Kharibari, 24th February: Based on a tip-off, the Jawans of the Panitanki BoP of the 41st Battalion of the SSB seized a large quantity of betel nuts near Rathkhola. An individual has also been arrested in connection with the incident.
Acting on a tip-off, the Jawans stopped a pickup van registered under WB73B1033 near Rathkhola. During a search, 2100 kgs of betel nuts were recovered from the pickup van. The value of the seized betel nuts has been estimated to be 3.57 lakh rupees. The seized pickup van and betel nuts have been handed over to Panitanki Customs.