Cachar, July 1 -- In a major blow to drug cartels operating in the Northeast, Assam Rifles Srikona Battalion, in a joint operation with Cachar Police, intercepted a massive consignment of narcotics near Tollengram, Cachar, on June 30.

Acting on specific intelligence, the forces recovered 30,000 Yaba tablets and 535 grams of Heroin No. 4, with a combined street value estimated at Rs 9.5 Crores.

The contraband was concealed inside jars holding red chillies, a desperate attempt to evade detection that was foiled by the alertness of Assam Rifles troops. Two women hailing from Tollen Village, Tamenglong District, were apprehended at the spot and taken into custody for further investigation. The seizure underscores the relentless efforts of s...