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Assam Seizes 1.357 Kg Morphine in Cachar, Three Arrested in Anti-Drug Drive

Officials describe the bust as part of a stepped-up drive to choke narcotics routes through Assam.

Overview

  • Acting on intelligence, Cachar Police recovered 1.357 kg of morphine valued at about Rs 8.2 crore and detained three suspects.
  • Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the seizure on X and credited Cachar Police while reiterating a zero-tolerance stance on drugs.
  • Cachar SSP Partha Protim Das said the operation took place in the Kachudaram Pt-IV, Ganguli area under Silchar police station.
  • The accused were identified as Ruhul Alom Laskar, Moinul Haque Laskar, and Sirajul Hoque, and police said legal action is underway to trace supply linkages.
  • Police highlighted recent actions in the district this week, including separate recoveries of heroin and 20,000 Yaba tablets, to underscore sustained enforcement.