Agartala (Tripura) [India], September 24 (HBTV): Agartala Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Government Railway Police (GRP) arrested one person who was allegedly carrying 10 kg of marijuana in a long-distance train, according to railway officials.

Acting on a tip-off, the Agartala RPF and GRP conducted a joint operation on Monday, leading to the arrest of a Bihar resident carrying 10 kg of dry marijuana. The individual had concealed the marijuana inside white paper bundles, intending to transport it to Bihar.

The accused, identified as 32-year-old Mukesh Mahato, hails from Gulmaiya Chak village in Patna district, Bihar, and has been booked under the NDPS Act at the Agartala GRP Police Station.

He is expected to be presented before the court tomorrow, where the police will request his remand for further investigation.

The police have conducted an intense interrogation of the suspect. Additionally, the RPF and GRP railway officials expect that more arrests could follow in connection with this case. 

(ANI)