Guwahati, 10 November (H.S.): Assam Police seized 96.47 kg of ganja from a vehicle during an operation along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday.

In a social media post, the Chief Minister said the operation was conducted under Bhairabkunda Outpost (OP), during which police intercepted a Maruti Suzuki Fronx vehicle and recovered the contraband.

However, the driver managed to flee from the spot. Police have launched efforts to trace and apprehend the absconding driver.

Dr Sarma said the crackdown on drug networks was continuing unabated and Assam Police was working round the clock to curb drug trafficking in the state.

Further investigation into the seizure is underway.------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash