Auto Rickshaw Driver Caught with Rs 1.35 Crore Worth of Yaba Tablets

An auto rickshaw driver was arrested after police found yaba tablets worth Rs 1.35 crore in his vehicle during a routine check near Agartala. The operation underscored intensified police surveillance aimed at curbing illegal drug activities. The state's Chief Minister emphasizes a commitment to a drug-free Tripura.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Agartala | Updated: 08-08-2025 12:45 IST | Created: 08-08-2025 12:45 IST

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An auto rickshaw driver was intercepted near Agartala with yaba tablets worth Rs 1.35 crore, police reported on Friday.

The arrest occurred after police pursued an auto rickshaw from Khayerpur to Amtali during a routine inspection on Thursday night, according to an officer.

"We recovered 90,000 yaba tablets from the auto rickshaw and arrested the driver," confirmed West Tripura Superintendent of Police Namit Pathak, citing ongoing investigations.

(With inputs from agencies.)