Heroin worth ₹6 crore seized, 2 arrested in Assam; CM Sarma appreciates police

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. File
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Two persons have been arrested and heroin worth over ₹6 crore has been seized from their possession in Assam‘s Cachar district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
“Based on credible intelligence, an anti-narcotics operation was carried out by @cacharpolice at Saptagram area under Dholai police station,” Mr. Sarma said in an X post late on Saturday (July 20, 2025) evening.
He said 1.22 kg of heroin worth $6.22 crore was seized in the operation.
“Two were arrested in this regard. Kudos to @assampolice,” Mr. Sarma added.
Published – July 20, 2025 11:31 am IST
Source: www.thehindu.com