Assam: 4 kg opium seized at Guwahati railway station, Bihar man arrested

GUWAHATI: The government railway police (GRP) carried out a meticulous inspection of Train No. 12423 Rajdhani Express at the Guwahati railway station in Assam based on confidential information.

During the operation, they apprehended an individual identified as Manohar Kumar Rai, a resident of Bihar, who was found in possession of four packets of Opium, totalling 4 kilograms in weight.

The arrest occurred at Platform No. 1 of Guwahati railway station in Assam, where GRP personnel intercepted Rai.

The confiscated contraband, commonly known as ‘Kani’, was concealed on Rai's person.

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This successful interception highlights the effectiveness of intelligence-driven operations in combating the illegal drug trade.

Further investigations are currently underway to determine the source and destination of the seized opium, as well as to identify any potential accomplices involved in the smuggling attempt.