3 including engineering girl student, boyfriend held for brown sugar trade in Bhubaneswar

As many as three persons including an engineering girl student, her boyfriend were arrested by the Excise Department for their alleged involvement in the brown sugar trade in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

About 275 gram of brown sugar has been seized from their possession.

The arrested lady has been identified as Rashmita Padhy from Sundarapada area. Her boyfriend Subhrajyoti and associate Rahul Nayak were also nabbed.

As per sources, the accused were taking brown sugar and selling it to the other students of different colleges.

“We were not selling brown sugar but taking it. We had procured some brown sugar for a birthday party. Nearly 100 friends were expected to join the party. More girls are taking brown sugar in Bhubaneswar than the boys,” said Rahul.

“I was with my friend when the Excise Department officials intercepted our vehicle. None of my friends take brown sugar. I don’t know anything about the birthday party,” said Rashmita.

The three arrested persons have been reportedly forwarded to court.

“When a patrolling team of the Excise Department was checking vehicles near the Khordha border, a vehicle didn’t stop and ran away with a great speed. Our officials chased the vehicle up to 30 km and intercepted it. About 275 grams of brown sugar was seized from the possession of three persons including a woman and they were arrested. A detailed investigation into the incident is currently underway,” said Debasish Patel, Excise Superintendent of Bhubaneswar.