Image: As many as over 2900 bottles of banned Eskuf Cough syrup from a parcel van at Agartala Railway (Badharghat) seized by joint operati...
Agartala: The recent seizure of 2,998 bottles of banned Eskuf cough syrup from a parcel van at Agartala Railway Station has once again raised serious questions over the effectiveness of the government’s “Neshamukt Tripura” campaign. The operation, conducted jointly by the Government Railway Police (GRP), Railway Protection Force (RPF), Customs, Special Task Force (STF) and West Tripura district police, led to the arrest of one courier employee, while the alleged key accused remains absconding.
Notably, Agartala Railway Station has figured repeatedly in similar cases over the past year. Earlier, several consignments of cough syrup and ganja were intercepted from trains and parcel wagons at the same station, underlining its continued use as a major transit point for narcotics trafficking. Despite heightened surveillance claims, such recoveries continue with worrying regularity.
Almost on a daily basis, Tripura Police report seizures of ganja from various parts of the state, including highways, border areas, and forest routes. While arrests are frequently made and large quantities recovered, the persistence of such cases suggests that organised networks remain largely intact.
In the latest incident, police confirmed that the consignment originated from Delhi and was booked in the name of a local courier service, indicating an organised and inter-state racket operating through legitimate transport channels. Investigations are ongoing to trace the absconding accused and identify the larger network involved.
The recurring nature of these seizures underscores the gap between official claims and ground realities, calling for deeper systemic action beyond routine recoveries.
