Agartala Police Arrest Two in Drug Trafficking Case

In Agartala, Tripura, the local police station, along with the Railway Protection Force (RPF), arrested two individuals at the Agartala railway station. The arrested, Mohammad Mehedi Hasan Nazmul, 20, and Shaheena Akhtar, 30, are accused of trafficking narcotics using long-distance trains. Authorities seized Rs 8.3 lakh in cash, suspected to be from drug sales, with Rs 6.3 lakh from Nazmul and Rs 2 lakh from Akhtar. They will appear in court tomorrow, and more arrests may follow as investigations continue.

The joint operation underscores efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region. Additionally, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at seven locations in Tripura, targeting financial irregularities linked to drug networks. These operations involved a large security presence to ensure order. Investigators are examining documents and digital records to uncover connections between drug traffickers and financial criminals. Further details on the raids' outcomes are awaited.