Guwhati: A significant drug bust occurred at Badarpur Railway Station as the Government Railway Police (GRP) successfully intercepted a substantial quantity of cannabis, approximately 11 kilograms, from the Tejas Rajdhani Express. The operation culminated in the arrest of two women suspected of trafficking the illicit substance.
The discovery was made during a standard security check conducted by vigilant GRP officers. The contraband was meticulously concealed within the luggage carried by the accused individuals. The train, a Tejas Rajdhani Express, was journeying from Agartala, Tripura, destined for the national capital, Delhi, when the seizure took place.
Identified as Monowara Begum and Jinta Begum, both hailing from Bishalgarh, Tripura, the arrested women are now facing serious charges related to drug trafficking. The GRP has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the matter.
Presently, the authorities are actively interrogating the apprehended individuals to gather crucial information regarding their involvement and to potentially dismantle a wider drug smuggling network. The investigation aims to trace the source of the cannabis and identify any other individuals connected to the operation.
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