In a significant breakthrough, Government Railway Police (GRP) station has apprehended a young man allegedly involved in human trafficking. Identified as Jhutan Dutta, the suspect was arrested from Matai area in Belonia sub-division.
The arrest follows a meticulous operation conducted by Agartala GRP police after four Bangladeshi women were discovered illegally crossing the border into the state. These women were intercepted by GRP officials at Agartala railway station and subsequently taken into custody.
"After interrogating the detained Bangladeshi women, it was revealed that Jhutan Dutta, residing in Matai area under Belonia police station, aided them in entering the state illegally," stated OC Tapas Das of Agartala GRP police station.
Authorities further disclosed that Jhutan Datta has a prior record, including a pending case at the Guwahati branch of the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
"In collaboration with Belonia police station, we arrested Jhutan Dutt, who was later handed over to the court on Sunday," OC Tapas Das added.
The case has drawn attention due to its implications for cross-border security and the ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking in the region.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to gather evidence related to the case.
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