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Published 17:19 IST, September 2nd 2020

'Rasode me kaun tha?': Nagaon Police bust drug racket, share news in Kokilaben style

Nagaon police took the viral rasoda song to another level after they used it to inform citizens about their latest drug racket bust on Twitter.

Reported by: Riya Baibhawi
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Nagaon police took the viral rasoda dialogue to another level after they used it to inform citizens about their latest drug bust. Taking to Twitter, the Police deportment of Nagaon, Assam shared a photograph of cardboard boxes filled with drugs. However, instead of announcing the news straight, the department played with the musical monologue of Kokilaben, fitting in the information in the rap song.

Fitting in the famous rasoda rap, the police started by asking Rasode mein kaun tha?  In a hilarious manner, they then reveal that rasode mein do drug peddlers the. Elaborating further, they explained how the peddlers had replaced Livsaf and vitamins with CODEX and other drugs before the “Team Nagaon” finally came and arrested them. “Itne me Team Nagaon ayi aur dono ko utha liya,” they wrote.

Their unique approach of warning citizens abuts drugs and drug rackets have won everybody’s hearts. Since shared their tweet has garnered over 9995 likes 201 retweets and a variety of comments. While many have lauded the departments witty way of presenting the news, others had shown concern. A user worte, "Good one! Happy, humorous, and efficient police force means better nation and safe citizens." while another worte, "utha liya... utha liya.. well done Nagaon Police!"

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Read: Sushant's Case: NCB Hands Over List Of 18 People Active In Drug Network To Mumbai Police

Netizens hail Police

This comes just as Naroctics Control Beurue seized 3.5 kilograms of curated marijuana in raids in Mumbai and Delhi. The narcotics were sourced from abroad and allegedly were meant for ‘page 3 celebrities.' The NCB released a statement on the ongoing raids in Mumbai and Delhi after intensive operations against curated marijuana sourced from countries like USA and Canada. 3.5 kgs of trafficked bud was seized from foreign post offices based on inputs, the NCB release stated. 

The narcotics had high value and quality, and is sold at 5000 Rs/gram. The seizures made in Delhi were meant for Mumbai, and those in Mumbai were sourced from Canada. The bud was destined for Goa. The transactions, supply and dealings are done through the Darknet, which gives anonymity to all those involved. The prices had shot off in the grey market due to the widespead use and high demand.  

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Updated 17:19 IST, September 2nd 2020

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