The Government Railway Police (GRP) seized 23.770 kg of suspected ganja at Agartala Railway Station on Tuesday and arrested three women in connection with the case. Police estimated the black-market value of the seized contraband at around ₹11 lakh. The operation took place at approximately 11 am on platform number 1, near the parking area between the Railway Protection Force (RPF) post and the station restrooms. During a search, officers reportedly recovered the suspected cannabis from backpacks carried by the women. The GRP has launched an investigation to identify the source of the drugs and determine their intended destination.
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Key Facts
- Location: Agartala Railway Station, Tripura
- Date: Tuesday
- Seized substance: 23.770 kg of suspected ganja
- Estimated value: Around ₹11 lakh
- Arrests: Three women
- Reported origins: Bihar and Nagaland
- Police unit: Government Railway Police (GRP)
- Operation time: Around 11 am
- Investigating officer: Raju Bhowmik, OC of Agartala GRPS
GRP Recovers Suspected Ganja During Station Search
According to police, the seizure took place at around 11 am on platform number 1 of Agartala Railway Station. GRP personnel conducted the operation in the parking area located between the RPF post and the station restrooms.
During the search, officers reportedly found suspected ganja inside backpacks carried by three women. The women reportedly hail from Bihar and Nagaland.
Following the recovery, police confiscated the suspected contraband and took all three women into custody for further questioning.
Contraband Estimated to Be Worth ₹11 Lakh
The seized 23.770 kg of suspected ganja has an estimated black-market value of approximately ₹11 lakh.
Raju Bhowmik, Officer-in-Charge of Agartala GRPS, confirmed the seizure and shared details of the operation.
However, police have not yet established where the suspected contraband originated or where the accused intended to transport it.
Investigation Underway
The GRP is investigating the case to trace the source and intended destination of the suspected ganja. Investigators are also examining the circumstances surrounding its transportation.
Further details may emerge as the investigation progresses.
Questions and Answers (FAQs)
1. How much suspected ganja did the GRP seize?
The GRP seized 23.770 kg of suspected ganja at Agartala Railway Station.
2. What is the estimated value of the seized contraband?
Police estimated its black-market value at around ₹11 lakh.
3. How many people were arrested?
Three women were taken into custody in connection with the seizure.
4. Where did the seizure take place?
The operation took place on platform number 1, near the parking area at Agartala Railway Station.
5. What are police investigating?
The GRP is trying to identify the source of the suspected ganja and its intended destination.
Location Context: Agartala’s Railway Security
Agartala Railway Station serves as an important transport hub for Tripura and connects the state with other parts of India. Seizures of suspected narcotics at the station highlight the importance of railway surveillance and coordinated action by security agencies to prevent drug trafficking through transport networks in the Northeast.
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