Siliguri, 25th July: A youth was arrested with a large quantity of banned cough syrup near the Mandal petrol pump adjacent to the Eastern Bypass in Siliguri. The accused has been identified as Biltu Sarkar alias Shambhu, a resident of Boubazar in Shanti Nagar.
According to police sources, Bhakti Nagar police had received a tip-off that a drug exchange would take place in the area on Friday night. Acting on the information, they laid a trap and detained the suspect. Upon searching his bag, a significant quantity of banned cough syrup was recovered. The police also seized a motorcycle from the spot.
The arrested youth was produced before the Jalpaiguri court on Saturday. Police have initiated an investigation into the entire incident.