Assam Rifles and Cachar Police Seize Heroin Worth ₹40 Lakhs in Major Anti-Drug Operation

Silchar, February 18, 2026 — In a significant blow to trans-border narcotics trafficking, the Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Cachar Police, successfully intercepted a major drug shipment in the Cachar district of Assam.

Acting on precise intelligence gathered by security agencies, the combined task force launched a tactical strike on February 16, 2026, near the Silchar Bypass in the Maharpur area.

The operation resulted in the apprehension of one individual and the recovery of high-grade heroin with an estimated market value of approximately ₹40 lakhs.

The successful mission highlights the seamless inter-agency coordination between the paramilitary forces and local law enforcement in neutralizing drug cartels operating within the region.

Following the seizure, the apprehended suspect and the confiscated contraband were officially handed over to the Cachar Police for a detailed forensic analysis and further legal proceedings.

Authorities have indicated that this arrest is part of a broader, intensified crackdown on the “Golden Triangle” smuggling routes, aimed at shielding the youth of Northeast India from the growing menace of substance abuse.