Smuggling bid foiled: 7, including 4 women, Held with brown sugar worth ₹5 crore disguised as wedding guests in Siliguri

Acting on a tip-off, the SOG and local police intercepted their vehicle at a deserted spot near North Bengal Medical College and Hospital. Upon conducting a search, officers recovered 4 kg of brown sugar from the trunk of the vehicle.

In addition to the narcotics, the police also seized the vehicle used for transportation, several mobile phones, and an undisclosed amount of cash. Initial investigations reveal that the brown sugar was sourced from Kaliachak in Malda and was intended for smuggling.