Agartala, March 19 -- In a major crackdown on illegal narcotics, authorities at Agartala Railway Station recovered and seized 34 kg of dry ganja worth Rs 5.10 lakh on Wednesday during a routine check, as per the information from officials.

The estimated market value of the seized ganja in its destination market is approximately Rs 5.10 lakh. The contraband was found abandoned, with no claimant in sight.

Following due legal procedures, the seized ganja was secured as unclaimed property.

The Agartala Government Railway Police (GRP) has initiated an investigation to trace the source and owner of the illegal consignment.

Authorities suspect that the consignment was part of an inter-state drug trafficking network, and efforts are underway ...