Agartala: Five individuals have been arrested in Tripura for allegedly operating a fraudulent scheme involving promises of high yields and misappropriation of public funds. The arrests followed the emergence of a video on social media showing a woman police constable displaying a large sum of money at her residence in Bhatgouri, Dhalai district.
Video Triggers Police Action
The footage, captured on a mobile device and widely circulated, prompted immediate police intervention. DIG (Northern Range) Rati Ranjan Debnath, leading the investigation, stated that the video depicted police constable Nanda Rani Debbarma, wife of constable Pijush Debbarma, revealing bundles of cash at her home. Based on this evidence, authorities recovered approximately Rs 3 crore in unaccounted cash from Pijush's residence.
Details of the Arrests
Those arrested include constable Pijush Debbarma, his wife Nanda, fellow constable Menaka Debbarma, Tripura State Rifles (TSR) jawan Ajit Debbarma, and health department employee Sanjana Debbarma. Pijush has been suspended from duty, and suspension proceedings for the others are underway. Investigators have identified additional police personnel and TSR soldiers linked to the case.
Link to Drug Trafficking Network
Authorities suspect the involvement of the arrested individuals in a drug trafficking network connected to Myanmar. Several other persons are believed to be associated with the case, and further investigations are ongoing.
