Brown Sugar Worth over Rs 74 Lakh Seized in Bhubaneswar, 3 Arrested

29 Oct 2026, 15:29 by Himanshu · KalingaTV

Bhubaneswar: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Excise Department arrested three persons and seized 758 grams of brown sugar worth over Rs 74 lakh during raids at multiple locations in Bhubaneswar.

The accused have been identified as Dipun Das, Balaram Raul and Babul Barik. The arrests were made following raids conducted by Excise officials at Mancheswar, Hi-Tech Square and other locations in the state capital.

According to reports, the Excise team intercepted the accused while they were allegedly involved in brown sugar deals.

During the operation, officials seized 270 grams of brown sugar from Dipun Das, 283 grams from Balaram Raul and 205 grams from Babul Barik. A high-end racing motorcycle was also seized from the accused.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the contraband was allegedly being transported to Bhubaneswar from Balasore and Bhadrak districts for distribution.

The accused reportedly have previous criminal cases registered against them. The Excise Department has intensified its investigation to identify the key persons behind the suspected drug trafficking network.

Sources indicated that the illegal drug trade was allegedly targeting college students and youngsters in the city.

Further investigation is underway to trace the source of the contraband and uncover the wider network involved in its supply and distribution.

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