Agartala, May 05, 2025: Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel at Dharmanagar Railway Station detained a local gold trader on Sunday after seizing nearly Rs 24 lakh in unaccounted cash from his possession.

The individual, identified as Rahul Debnath, a resident of Noapara and the owner of a jewellery shop in DL Market, Dharmanagar, was reportedly apprehended during a routine raid on a train bound for Agartala.

According to police sources, officers recovered Rs 23,98,900 in cash from Debnath, who failed to produce any valid documentation to justify carrying such a large amount.

GRP officials have confirmed that Debnath is currently being held at the Dharmanagar GRP station. An investigation is underway, and authorities have stated that legal action will follow if he cannot provide appropriate documentation for the seized cash.