12/10/2025
150 Unclaimed Mobile Phones Seized Near Indo-Bangla Border in Sonamura
Sonamura, Oct 12 — During a routine patrolling duty in the U.N.C. Nagar area near the Indo-Bangla Border Fence, security personnel recovered and seized a total of 150 mobile phones of different brands that were found unclaimed.
Officials stated that the seizure was made after observing all necessary legal formalities, and the entire consignment has been handed over to Sonamura Police Station for further investigation.
Police have initiated an inquiry to trace the owner or source of these mobile phones, which are suspected to be part of a cross-border smuggling attempt.
The estimated market value of the seized mobile phones is approximately ₹30 lakh.
Authorities have intensified vigilance along the border areas to curb illegal activities and smuggling attempts.