A total of 4.8 kg of suspected cannabis was seized from an auto-rickshaw near Lanka Railway Station in Assam’s Hojai district, in what officials describe as an anti-narcotics operation carried out on the initiative of the district administration.
According to preliminary information, the auto-rickshaw, bearing registration number AS-31-C-3589, was searched following an initiative taken by Hojai District Commissioner Plaban Nath. During the search, officials reportedly recovered 4.8 kg of suspected cannabis concealed in the vehicle.
A person identified as Ganesh Das, a resident of Lanka, has been named in connection with the incident. It remains unclear whether he was present at the spot during the search or has been taken into custody.
Further details regarding the source of the suspected contraband and its intended destination are yet to emerge. Investigators are expected to examine the route the vehicle was taking and establish the network behind the attempted transportation of the drugs.
Authorities have not yet disclosed whether a formal case has been registered or if further arrests are anticipated. More information is awaited as details of the incident become available.
Original Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/assam/story/48-kg-of-cannabis-seized-from-auto-rickshaw-near-lanka-railway-station-in-assams-hojai-1468877-2026-10-29?utm_source=rssfeed
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Publish Date: 2026-10-29 11:53:00
