PASIGHAT : In a major anti-drug operation under Operation Dawn 2.0, East Siang Police arrested a woman and seized approximately 1.3 kilograms of suspected ganja during a search operation conducted at Oyan village under Sille-Oyan Police Station.

Acting on credible information regarding the alleged sale of suspected ganja in the village, a police team was constituted on May 29 under the supervision of Additional Deputy Superintendent of Police Ayup Boko.

The operation was led by Sille-Oyan Police Station Officer-in-Charge SI Yike Lomri and included SI A.R. Doley, LSI Kiryum Taipodia, ASI Tajing Tamuk, Head Constable Katin Mingki and Constable Amor Hemi.

Accompanied by Sille-Oyan Circle Officer and Executive Magistrate Dubom Apang, the team conducted a search at the residence of Totong Pegu.

During the operation, suspected ganja weighing about 1.3 kg, including packaging material, was recovered from the possession of Opera Pegu, wife of Totong Pegu.

Police said the contraband was weighed, seized, packed and sealed in accordance with legal procedures. The entire operation was videographed to ensure transparency and compliance with due process.

The accused was taken into custody and the seized substance handed over to the concerned police station for further legal action.

Accordingly, a case, SOY/PS/C/No. 08/26, has been registered under Section 20(b)(ii)(B) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and further investigation is underway.

East Siang Superintendent of Police Pankaj Lamba commended the police team for the successful operation and reiterated the district police’s zero-tolerance policy towards drug-related offences. He also appealed to the public to remain vigilant and share information on illicit activities, stressing that community participation is crucial in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking.