Assam Rifles Seize Heroin Worth ₹60 Lakh, Apprehend Drug Peddler in Cachar

• Assam Rifles and Cachar District Police conducted a joint operation based on intelligence.
• The operation took place near Nandankanan Bridge, Jirighat Market, recovering 116.2 grams of heroin valued at ₹60 lakh.
• One drug peddler was apprehended, and a mobile phone, ₹5,500 cash, and an auto-rickshaw were seized.
• The apprehended individual and contraband were handed over to Cachar District Police for further investigation.
• Earlier, Assam Rifles seized illegal areca nuts worth ₹1.8 crore in Aizawl and celebrated Republic Day at multiple locations.

Why It Matters: Assam Rifles successfully seized heroin and apprehended a peddler, highlighting ongoing efforts against drug trafficking.