
According to a report by Asomiya Pratidin, police in the Gossaigaon subdivision of Kokrajhar district, Assam, successfully intercepted a large quantity of heroin during an operation in Srirampur. Acting on a tip-off, a team led by Officer-in-Charge Sanjib Sandikai of the Shimultapu Police Station conducted a search of a 14-wheeler truck on National Highway 27.
During the inspection, authorities discovered a significant cache of heroin concealed within a secret compartment of the vehicle, bearing the registration number NL 07 AA 0088. The police immediately seized the narcotics and the truck, taking two individuals into custody. The detainees have been identified as Osman, a resident of Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh, and Shantiram Dhakal, a resident of Senapati, Manipur.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the truck was en route from Imphal to Gajol in West Bengal. Authorities recovered 30 packets and two soap boxes containing the illicit substance. While the exact street value of the seized drugs is still being assessed, officials estimate it to be worth several crores of rupees. The investigation is ongoing as police work to determine the full extent of the smuggling operation.
The story is a specific regional crime report from a recognized local news outlet, Asomiya Pratidin. It provides specific details including the location, police station, officer in charge, vehicle registration number, and the names of the detained individuals, which are consistent with standard local police reporting.
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Original report: Asomiya Pratidin