Siliguri, 08th December: In a significant breakthrough, the Special Operation Group (SOG) and Bhakti Nagar police station arrested two individuals with brown sugar in Siliguri. The arrested accused have been identified as MD Jahangir and Rubel Mia. Rubel is stated to be a resident of Kaliachak in Malda, while, Jahangir is from Jhankar More in Siliguri.
According to reports, on Friday evening, Rubel arrived at PC Mittal bus terminus in Siliguri, traveling in a bus with brown sugar, from Kaliachak in Malda. Meanwhile, MD Jahangir was already present at the spot to receive the drugs. Upon receiving the news, the SOG launched a joint operation with Bhakti Nagar police station and apprehended both the accused.
During the subsequent search, 600 grams of brown sugar was recovered from their possession. Subsequently, the duo was arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The accused are likely to be presented before the Jalpaiguri court on Saturday.