A team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Guwahati Branch, in coordination with the Tripura Police, carried out raids at multiple locations in Unakoti district early on November 12.
According to intelligence sources, the operation focused on tracing two individuals identified as Paritosh Shil, 45, a resident of Bhagyapur under Kailashahar Police Station, and Ranu Pal, 42, from the Nidevi area under Kumarghat Police Station.
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Preliminary reports suggest that both are suspected of involvement in the fabrication of fake documents. No arrests have been made so far.
Officials said the search and investigation are being conducted under the supervision of senior officers from the NIA and Tripura Police. The operation remains ongoing.
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