Properties Worth ₹1.33 Crore Frozen In Connection With Assam Narcotics Case

07:19 PM Nov 20, 2024 | G Plus News

 

GUWAHATI: An empowered officer of the Competent Authority in Kolkata issued a freezing order on October 21 following a thorough investigation into assets linked to accused Rantu Sonowal. The investigation was a part of the ongoing Sarupathar PS Case, which revealed that properties valued at ₹1.33 crore had been acquired within six years prior to Sonowal’s arrest.

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The freezing order was issued after a detailed financial probe under Section 68E of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. This action follows the recent seizure of 2.89 kg of heroin from the possession of Rantu Sonowal.