The Radhanagar Battalion of  Agartala sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ  IG-AR (E) in a joint operation with Kadamtala police station  apprehended one drug paddler  along with grade-I heroin on Monday.

Assam Rifles (AR) sources said that based on credible information of Drugs sale, a joint operation was launched by Radhanagar Battalion of Assam Rifles with police personnel  from Kadamtala police station of North Tripura district  and apprehending one drug paddler identified as Nazrul Islam (26) Kathaltali of Bazaricharra  of Assam   along with 102 grams of Grade -I Heroin with approximate cost of Rs. 41 Lakh.

The apprehended paddler along with seized Heroin was handed over to Kadamtala police station for further investigation and legal proceedings. Assam Rifles added that they have demonstrated its commitment towards drug free society.