Guwahati, October 26, 2026: More than five kilograms of ganja were seized during an anti-narcotics operation in Guwahati’s Beharbari area, leading to the arrest of a 30-year-old man allegedly involved in drug peddling.
The operation was carried out by a team from Basistha Police Station under the East Guwahati Police District (EGPD).
According to Guwahati Police, the arrested individual has been identified as Safiqul Islam (30), a resident of Boko. He was apprehended during a raid conducted in Beharbari, where police reportedly recovered 5.637 kilograms of ganja.
Besides the seized cannabis, the police team also confiscated two mobile phones during the operation.
Guwahati Police disclosed the arrest and seizure through its official social media account, confirming that legal action had been initiated against the accused.
The operation is among the anti-drug enforcement activities being carried out by Guwahati Police to address illegal narcotics-related offences in the city.
Further details regarding the specific charges and subsequent legal proceedings were not provided in the official statement.
