Tripura 8 March, 2025: In a bold move, residents of Singichhara Poksbazar in Khowai district apprehended two drug dealers on Saturday evening around 7 PM. Frustrated by the rampant drug trade in the area for nearly a year, the locals decided to take action.
The arrested individuals include Ashish Shil (25) from Uttar Ramchandra Ghat, who is a drug user, and Shanu Das (26) from Singichhara Dwipjele Jai, who is a drug dealer. Suspicious of their activities, locals caught them red-handed.
Around 100 to 150 residents surrounded the entire area and detained the two before informing Khowai police. Upon receiving the report, the police arrived at the scene and took the two accused into custody. However, another key suspect, Aninda Acharya (21), managed to escape.
Later, local residents met with Khowai Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Subir Malakar and discussed the issue. The OC assured them that a thorough investigation would be conducted and necessary action would be taken.
