Major drug bust in Assam's South Salmara, heroin worth over Rs 67 lakh seized, one arrested

Assam police apprehended a suspected drug peddler and seized heroin and pharmaceutical drugs worth over Rs 67 lakh during a late-night operation in South Salmara on June 25.

Acting on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of drug peddlers in Bhalughat village under the jurisdiction of South Salmara Police Station, police registered a General Diary Entry (GDE No. 15, dated 25-06-2025) and immediately launched a search operation around 11:30 PM.

The operation, led by Inspector JS Khobung (OC, South Salmara PS) and supported by SI Kaushik Dutta, SI Isha Hoque, women constables, and other staff, was conducted at the residence of Mohor Ali, where they apprehended his son, Ashraful Islam (27), a suspected professional drug peddler.

Items Seized:
25 soap cases containing heroin powder, weighing 1001 grams with containers and 316 grams without.

Estimated market value: Rs 63,20,000

32 strips of Tramadol capsules (24 capsules per strip; total 768 capsules, weighing approx. 622 grams)

Estimated market value: Rs 3,84,000

One mobile handset (Oppo) with two SIM cards: 7662022137 and 9957026748—both registered to Ashraful Islam

One motorcycle (Yamaha) bearing registration number AS01FF-5820

The seized heroin was tested on-site using a drug detection kit and confirmed positive. All items were documented and seized in the presence of independent witnesses, and digital evidence collection was conducted via the e-Sakshya system.

A formal case is being registered against the accused, and further investigation is underway to trace the supply network and other possible accomplices.