Major Opium Haul in Lakhipur, Goalpara; One Arrested, Search On for Suspect

A significant amount of opium, a banned substance, was seized in Lakhipur, Goalpara, following a raid led by officer in charge Maneshwar Bey at the residence of Abdul Aziz in Shilapani village. The operation yielded 10.20 kg of opium, with Aziz’s wife, Azama Khatun, present during the raid and subsequently arrested. Khatun revealed during interrogation that the opium was sourced from Arunachal Pradesh. Law enforcement continues the search for Abdul Aziz, underscoring ongoing efforts to combat the illicit drug trade in the region.