Meghalaya Police’s drug-related tweet leaves people tripping. Here’s why

“SCAM ALERT!” warns the tweet, shared on August 15, by the Meghalaya Police department.

Updated on: Aug 16, 2019, 13:48:03 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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From putting out warnings about implications of breaking the law or spreading awareness about basic rules and regulations, many Indian police departments are using Twitter to reach out to people. And, judging from the well-crafted tweets they often drop, the departments are undeniably winning the Twitter game. Meghalaya Police seems to have joined in and how. Their recent drug-related tweet as has left people tripping – with laughter.

The tweet, dripping with humour, tickled people’s funny bone. (Twitter/@MeghalayaPolice)

“SCAM ALERT!” warns the tweet, shared on August 15, by the Meghalaya Police department. It details some interesting news that in Shillong, some drug peddlers are “fooling their clients” by selling Rasna Powder to them instead of… well actual drugs. That’s not all, the department further added that if anyone “just got ‘Rasna Ripped’ off” by their drug peddler, they “know where to report.”

This tweet, dripping with humour, tickled people’s funny bone. Many left varied comments on the post.

“Not only in Shillong but if anybody got in this scam anywhere in India. Do call the cops for a Rasna drink together,” wrote a Twitter user. “This will be the first time when the drug peddler, the addict and the police will have a blast together. Jokes a part kudos to @MeghalayaPolice,” tweeted another.

Here’s how others reacted:

Did the tweet leave you tripping too?

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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