A 32-year-old woman was arrested at Guwahati Railway Station early morning after the Government Railway Police (GRP) recovered suspected heroin (brown sugar) from her possession during a routine check on the Aronai Express (Train No. 12508).
The seizure was made at around 5:55 AM, when GRP personnel conducted an inspection as part of intensified checks on long-distance trains passing through Guwahati, a key rail junction in Assam.
A woman passenger was arrested at Guwahati Railway Station after GRP recovered suspected heroin from her belongings on Aronai Express (Train No. 12508) during a check at 5:55 AM. Police seized four packets weighing 47 grams and 60 plastic vials weighing about 120 grams. The material has been sent for testing, and legal action has been initiated.
What Police Recovered
According to GRP officials, the seized items included:
- 4 packets of suspected brown sugar weighing 47 grams
- 60 plastic vials containing suspected brown sugar, weighing around 120 grams
Police said the contraband was found inside the passenger’s belongings during inspection at the station.
Accused Identified
The arrested passenger has been identified as Anita Rani Das (32), a resident of Kalain, Cachar district (Assam). Officials said she was apprehended immediately after the recovery.
Official Action Taken
GRP officials said legal procedures have been initiated, and the seized substance has been sent for forensic testing to confirm its nature.
“The substance is suspected to be heroin (brown sugar). The passenger was apprehended, and the case has been taken up as per law,” an official said.
Why This Matters in Guwahati
Guwahati Railway Station is one of the busiest transit points in Assam, with multiple long-distance trains connecting the Northeast to other parts of India. Authorities said checks have been strengthened as the Guwahati rail route has seen repeated recoveries in recent months.
Police said investigations are continuing to ascertain the source and intended destination of the seized contraband.
What Happens Next
- The seized material will undergo laboratory testing
- GRP will proceed with the case based on legal provisions and test results
- Further inquiry will focus on identifying any links to a wider supply chain
Frequently Asked Questions
What train was the seizure made on in Guwahati?
The seizure was made on the Aronai Express (Train No. 12508) during a routine check at Guwahati Railway Station.
Has the seized substance been confirmed as heroin?
Not yet. Police said it is suspected to be heroin (brown sugar) and has been sent for forensic testing.
