54 Containers of Suspected Brown Sugar Seized in Khowai Ahead of Durga Puja
NDPS Case Registered Against Suspect: Police sources said a case had been registered under the NDPS Act following the recovery of 54 containers of suspected brown sugar. The accused is expected to be produced before the Khowai District and Sessions Court on Monday.
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Khowai, Tripura: The reported seizure of 54 containers of suspected brown sugar has caused concern in Khowai ahead of the Sharadiya Durga Puja celebrations.
Khowai Police conducted the operation on Sunday after receiving confidential information about the suspected movement of narcotic substances through Nripen Chowmuhani. The operation was led by OC Prajit Malakar, with assistance from the Subhash Park Police Outpost.
During the operation, police reportedly detained Jayanta Debnath, a resident of the Bankar area near Khowai Police Station, after noticing his suspicious movements. A subsequent search allegedly resulted in the recovery of 54 containers of suspected brown sugar.
Police sources said that the accused had been taken to Khowai Police Station and that a case had been registered under the NDPS Act. He is expected to be produced before the Khowai District and Sessions Court on Monday.
The incident has renewed attention on the need for vigilance against suspected drug trafficking during the festive period, when public movement and celebrations increase.
The investigation is ongoing, and further information regarding the seizure and the accused is awaited.
