Tripura, 11 Oct 2026: Police arrested a youth and seized 52 containers of suspected brown sugar during a special operation near M Bazar, close to Radhanagar Stand in Khowai, on Sunday evening.
According to police sources, the operation was conducted by plainclothes personnel at around 6 PM following a tip-off. The arrested youth was identified as Jayanta Debnath, a resident of Bonkor in Khowai. He was allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade, police sources said.
Following his arrest, the accused was taken to the Subhash Park Police Outpost for questioning. Police have initiated legal proceedings against him under the relevant provisions of the law. Further investigation is underway.
