Cachar, Feb. 3 -- Assam Rifles, in a well-coordinated joint operation with Cachar District Police, achieved a significant success against drug trafficking in the region on Monday, according to Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (East).

Acting on specific and reliable intelligence, the team launched an operation in the general area of Nandankanan Bridge near Jirighat Market (approximately 8 km west of Jaliura). During the operation, 10 boxes containing 116.2 grams of heroin valued at approximately Rs.60 lakh were recovered.

One drug peddler was also apprehended during the operation. In addition to the contraband, a mobile phone, Rs.5,500/- cash, and an auto-rickshaw used for transportation were also seized.

The success of the o...