Assam: Woman arrested with heroin worth Rs 1.5 lakh in Bongaigaon

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking a woman was apprehended in Manikpur, Bongaigaon with heroin valued at over Rs 1.5 lakh. The arrested individual identified as Shahida Khatun, aged 33 hails from No. 1 Nachanguri in the Bongaigaon district.

Acting on intelligence gathered by the police, a raid was conducted by Monimoy Tamuli, the officer-in-charge of the Manikpur police station. During the operation, Khatun was intercepted while in possession of 96 containers filled with heroin.

The arrest took place as Khatun was en route to Barpeta, traveling aboard an ultra bus with registration number ED AS 17B 6919. Alongside the narcotics, authorities also seized Khatun's mobile phone for further investigation.

 Investigations into the matter are currently underway.