Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced Operation Trident, targeting an international narcotics cartel in India. Conducted in Assam, Mizoram and Manipur, the operation exposed Rs 100 crore in hawala transactions and led to 18 arrests. Authorities froze bank accounts and seized detonators and cash.
WHO:Union Home Minister Amit Shah
WHAT:Amit Shah announced Operation Trident, a crackdown targeting an international narcotics cartel in India.
WHEN:Reported Oct 25, 2026 at 12:26 AM ET
WHERE:India
WHY:The operation targeted an international narcotics cartel in India.
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