24.50 Lakh Bangladeshi Currency Seized in Sonamura, One Arrested
- By Thetripurapost Desk, Sonamura
- Sep 30, 2026
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A joint operation involving the Border Security Force (BSF), Customs and Tripura Police has led to the seizure of around Tk 24.50 lakh in Bangladeshi currency from the Motinagar area under Sonamura police station in Tripura. One person has been arrested in connection with the suspected movement of the foreign currency.
The arrested individual has been identified as 30-year-old Tapas Sarkar, a resident of North Kalamchoura.
Joint BSF-Customs-Police Operation in Sonamura
According to officials, the enforcement operation was conducted after the agencies received specific intelligence regarding the transportation of a large quantity of Bangladeshi currency.
During the operation, the team intercepted an Eco vehicle bearing registration number TR01B20219, which was allegedly travelling from the Bishalgarh side towards Sonamura.
The suspected currency movement was detected before the money could allegedly be delivered to its intended recipients.
Bangladeshi Currency Allegedly Linked to Cross-Border Transactions
Preliminary investigation indicates that Sarkar was allegedly carrying the money after collecting it from Suman Saha of Bishalgarh.
Investigators suspect that the currency was subsequently intended to be handed over to Zakir and Bahab Miah, residents of the Kulubari area under Sonamura police station.
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Authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the movement of the Bangladeshi currency and the possible purpose behind the transaction.
Sonamura Customs Takes Custody
Sonamura Customs Superintendent Alok Kumar said the vehicle was intercepted while moving towards Sonamura from the Bishalgarh direction following confidential information received by the enforcement agencies.
After the seizure, the arrested person, the recovered Bangladeshi currency and the vehicle allegedly used for transporting the money were placed under the custody of Sonamura Customs.
Investigation Underway
Customs sources said the initial investigation indicates that the Bangladeshi currency may have been intended for unauthorised cross-border trade-related transactions.
Officials are now examining the source of the money, its intended destination and the possible involvement of other individuals.
Superintendent Alok Kumar said the investigation is continuing to determine whether more people were connected with the suspected currency movement.
The seizure comes amid continued enforcement efforts along Tripura's border areas to detect suspected illegal movement of goods, currency and other materials.
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