SILCHAR, ASSAM – Cachar Police have achieved a significant breakthrough against the drug trade, successfully seizing a massive consignment of banned Codeine-based cough syrup at the Kalainchara Toll Gate on the Assam-Meghalaya border early Tuesday morning. The operation resulted in the recovery of 4,380 bottles of the contraband, estimated to be worth over ₹5 lakh (Five lakh Indian Rupees) on the black market.
🚛 Modus Operandi and Arrest
The seizure was made by Gumra Police at the routine police naka check post situated at the Ka
Vehicle Involved: A lorry bearing registration number AS 1MC 0872.
- Contraband: 4,380 bottles of banned Codeine cough syrup packed into 43 cartons.
- Smuggling Route: The consignment originated from Meghalaya and was being smuggled through National Highway 6 (NH 6) in Cachar, attempting to reach Tripura.
- Concealment: The cough syrup cartons were meticulously hidden behind other legitimate goods inside the lorry to evade inspection.
- Arrest: The truck driver, identified as Rahul Das, a resident of Silchar, was immediately detained and taken into police custody.
❓ Public Concerns Over Smuggling
Despite the police’s active role, questions are being raised among peace-loving citizens regarding how such large quantities of narcotics manage to pass through check gates, which are monitored day and night.
However, the current success is being attributed to the vigilance and routine thorough searches conducted by the police personnel on duty at the gate.
👮 Police Leadership Change & Impact
This successful operation comes just days after a recent change in leadership at the Gumra Police Investigation Centre. Pranab Mili recently took over as the in-charge, replacing Chandu Uttopal Gogoi.
Since assuming charge, Mili has overseen a string of successful routine searches, leading to the confiscation of various illegal goods, particularly narcotics.
Police sources have confirmed that a rigorous interrogation of the driver is underway to uncover and take strict action against all individuals involved in the supply chain of the banned cough syrup.
🏘️ Restoring Faith and Public Safety
Local awareness groups and conscious citizens have praised the police’s firm stance against illegal traders. They hope that this continuous pressure will lead to the restoration of law and order, curb illegal activities like theft and robbery, and strengthen public trust in the police force. The general public is urged to cooperate with the police to help them maintain an even more active role in keeping the area safe.
