Narcotics valued at Rs 3 crore seized in Assam, three held

IANS May 17, 2025 208 views

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the successful busting of drug peddling operations in Golaghat and Kokrajhar. Approximately 512.58 grams of high-value narcotics were seized in Golaghat alone, valued at Rs 3 crore. Police efforts across the state continue to tackle the severe issue of drug trafficking, as reflected in recent operations. Assam serves as a critical route for the drug trade in India, with authorities striving to curb its prevalence.

"The operation against narcotics will continue in Assam." - Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, May 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that in two separate incidents, the Assam Police have busted major drug peddling attempt.

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Assam Police seize narcotics in Golaghat and Kokrajhar

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Seized drugs valued at Rs 3 crore

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CM Sarma emphasizes ongoing anti-drug operations

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Recent seizures in Assam highlight drug smuggling routes

According to CM Sarma, in Golaghat, at least 512.58 gram of narcotics were seized that have a international market value of Rs 3 crore.

Three persons were taken into custody by the police.

Meanwhile, in a separate operation in Kokrajhar, police seized 963.19 kg of ganja, CM Sarma added.

He also asserted that the operation against narcotics will continue in Assam.

Earlier in the previous week, Assam Police seized drugs valued at Rs 9.5 crore and arrested three peddlers, including a woman, in two separate operations.

An Assam Police spokesman said that based on credible intelligence regarding the transportation of contraband from Silchar (southern Assam) to Guwahati via the Silchar-Coimbatore Express train, a team from Panbazar police station was deployed at Guwahati Railway Station.

A female suspect was identified and apprehended upon the train's arrival, he added.

Following due legal procedures and in the presence of independent witnesses, the search led to the recovery of 20,000 highly addictive methamphetamine tablets, valued at Rs 5 crore, one mobile handset and Rs 1,000 in cash.

The accused, identified as Parvina Khatun Bibi (31), has been taken into custody.

The detainee is a resident of Sadialer Khuti village in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district.

In another operation, the Assam Police had arrested two drug peddlers at Salchapra in Silchar in the state's Cachar district, and seized 847 grams of heroin and 4.035 kg of opium from them.

The total estimated value of the drugs is Rs 4.5 crore.

Police suspected that the drugs smuggled from Myanmar through Mizoram entered Assam through a clandestine route.

Myanmar, which shares a 1,643 km unfenced border with four northeastern states -- Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram -- serves as a key transit point for drugs, particularly heroin and methamphetamine tablets, entering India.

Myanmar's Chin State is a hub for smuggling of varied drugs, exotic wildlife animals and many other contraband through six Mizoram districts -- Champhai, Siaha, Lawngtlai, Hnahthial, Saitual and Serchhip.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Great work by Assam Police! 👏 These drug seizures are saving countless lives, especially our youth. The Myanmar border route needs stricter monitoring - maybe drone surveillance could help? Our forces are doing their best with limited resources.
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the police action, why are we only hearing about seizures after they happen? Need preventive measures - better border fencing, community awareness programs in vulnerable areas. Prevention is better than cure!
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Amit S.
The numbers are shocking - 963 kg ganja in one seizure?! 😳 This shows how big the drug problem is in Northeast. We need harsher punishments for peddlers - current laws are too lenient. They're destroying families and communities.
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Sunita R.
As someone from Assam, I'm proud of our police force. But we must also address why youth get into drugs - lack of jobs, opportunities. Government should focus on development along with strict action. Both are needed to solve this crisis.
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Vikram J.
The Myanmar connection is worrying. India should put diplomatic pressure on Myanmar government to control drug production in Chin State. International cooperation is must to stop this menace at source itself.
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Neha P.
While police action is good, media should also highlight rehabilitation efforts. Many drug carriers are poor people lured by money. We need compassion along with strictness. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

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