Kailashahar: A youth was apprehended after being caught allegedly selling yaba tablets in Arabindanagar Colony, under Kailashahar Police Station. Local residents reportedly nabbed the youth on the spot before police arrived.
On receiving information, police rushed to the scene and took the accused into custody. A search conducted by police led to the recovery of yaba tablets from his possession, according to sources.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the detained youth is a resident of the Rangauti area. The incident has triggered considerable excitement among locals in the colony, with residents gathering at the spot following the arrest.
Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the matter, seeking to ascertain the source of the drugs and whether the accused was involved in a wider trafficking network. Further details are awaited as the probe progresses.
The incident comes amid ongoing concerns over the spread of narcotic substances, particularly yaba, in parts of the district, with authorities repeatedly stressing the need for stricter vigilance and public cooperation to curb the trade.