Nepali Woman Held in Bahraich with ₹15 Lakh Worth Opium
A Nepali woman was caught at the Rupaidiha check post with 1.290 kg of opium valued at Rs 15 lakh during a joint police and SSB operation.
In a major crackdown on cross-border drug trafficking, a joint operation by the Bahraich Police and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) led to the arrest of a Nepali woman carrying a massive consignment of illicit narcotics. The suspect was intercepted at the Rupaidiha check post with 1.290 kilograms of opium, which authorities estimate is worth approximately Rs 15 lakh in the international market.
High-Stakes Border Operation
The successful seizure was part of a dedicated campaign against drug smuggling, conducted under the specific directives of Bahraich Superintendent of Police Vishwajeet Srivastava. The mission was a coordinated effort, executed under the supervision of Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) Durga Prasad Tiwari and Circle Officer Nanpara Chitransh Gautam, with ground leadership provided by Rupaidiha Station House Officer Harendra Kumar Mishra.
On October 6, 2026, during routine security checks at the border, officials flagged a suspicious individual. Upon closer inspection, the team discovered the contraband hidden by the woman, leading to her immediate detention.
Details of the Accused and Seized Items
The arrested woman has been identified as Manisha Budha Thok, a 38-year-old resident of Putha Uttarganga Gunma-4 in the Rukum district of Nepal. She is the wife of Dharmjit Vishwakarma.
Beyond the heavy haul of opium, the authorities also recovered the following items from her possession:
- One Android mobile phone
- Rs 220 in Indian currency
- 420 in Nepalese currency
Legal Action Under NDPS Act
Following the arrest, the police formally registered a case against Manisha Budha Thok under Case Crime Number 275/2026. The charges have been filed under Section 8/18(C) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
After completing the necessary legal formalities, the suspect was produced before a Bahraich court. Law enforcement officials have reiterated that the campaign to curb the flow of illegal drugs across the border region remains intense and active.