Agartala, Nov 08, 2024, TRIPURA TIMES Desk

Agartala, Nov 08: Eastern Command Intelligence Battalion (ECIB) of Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Customs officials, on Friday seized illegal currency ( 5,04,000 INR and 86,000 BDT) from a hardware shop at Boxanagar.

Acting on a specific intelligence provided by ECIB, the Assam Rifles and Customs officials conducted a well planned search operation which led to the recovery of illegal money.

According to official sources, this operation will go a long way in restricting the illegal smuggling and malpractices along Indo-Bangladesh border. 

An official press release said, Assam Rifles has been ever vigilant and pro-active in undertaking anti-smuggling drives along the border. This well executed operation shows the unwavering commitment and professionalism of Assam Rifles in ensuring that the region is free from illegal smuggling activities.