Agartala: In a significant breakthrough in the fight against human trafficking, security forces in Tripura have successfully apprehended five individuals involved in the illicit trade. The arrests were made following a well-coordinated operation that spanned several locations within the Sepahijala district.
The operation, a joint effort between the Government Railway Police (GRP) Agartala, the 81st Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF), and the Tripura Police units from Sonamura and Jatrapur police stations, was executed based on crucial intelligence inputs. This collaborative approach proved instrumental in the successful apprehension of the long-absconding suspects.
Tapas Das, the Officer-in-Charge of GRP Agartala, confirmed the arrests to the media, identifying the apprehended individuals as Jalil Mia (41), Md. Hasan (31), Monir Hossain (37), Shri Jasimuddin (36), and Alamgir Hossain (37). These individuals were taken into custody from various locations including Kathalia Mura, Urmai, Majidabari, and Birampur, all falling under the jurisdiction of the Jatrapur Police Station in Sepahijala district.
According to Das, the arrested individuals were wanted in connection with two separate human trafficking cases and had been evading law enforcement for an extended period. Police sources have indicated that the operation was carefully strategized to ensure the capture of these elusive traffickers.
Authorities have emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and is aimed at dismantling the entire network associated with these trafficking activities. Furthermore, they have issued a strong assurance that stringent legal action will be taken against all individuals found to be involved in this criminal racket.
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