By TC News Desk
Agartala, 8th August 2025: In a major anti-narcotics operation, West Tripura district police late Thursday night seized 90,000 Yaba tablets valued at around Rs 1.35 crore from an auto-rickshaw near the Amtali Bypass on the outskirts of Agartala.
West Tripura Superintendent of Police Namit Pathak said the action followed a tip-off about illegal activities in the area. “Based on the input, we intensified surveillance and launched a search operation,” he told reporters.
Police intercepted the auto-rickshaw near a roadside dhaba and detained its driver, identified as Subir Sutradhar. A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of nine boxes containing the contraband.
According to officials, the vehicle was travelling from Khayerpur towards Amtali when it was stopped. The accused has been taken into custody, and the narcotics have been seized.
An investigation is underway to identify and apprehend others involved in the smuggling network.
