Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Gold biscuits, cash seized in Tripura joint operation
In a big operation, security forces in Tripura found and took away gold biscuits worth Rs 19 crore and a lot of unaccounted money, Rs 2.87 crore.
This happened in two places called Shantipara and Dhaleshwar.
Two teams, Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, worked together to stop smugglers.
They said they are watching these smuggling groups closely.
The gold and money have been given to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence for further investigation.
Gold biscuits weighing 14 kg, valued at Rs 19 crore, were seized in Tripura.
Unaccounted cash amounting to Rs 2.87 crore was also recovered.
The operation was conducted by Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).
The operation took place in Shantipara and Dhaleshwar areas of Tripura.
The seized items have been handed over to the DRI for further investigation and legal proceedings.
- Who
- Assam Rifles and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)
- What
- Seizure of gold biscuits and unaccounted cash
- When
- January 7
- Where
- Shantipara and Dhaleshwar areas, Tripura
- Why
- To crack down on organized smuggling
- Gold biscuits weight
- 14 kg
- Gold biscuits value
- Rs 19 crore
- Cash recovered
- Rs 2.87 crore
- Agencies involved
- Assam Rifles, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)
- Operation locations
- Shantipara and Dhaleshwar areas, Tripura
- Date of operation
- January 7
- Agencies' statement
- Effective coordination and swift action against organized smuggling