ITANAGAR, NOV 4:

Itanagar Capital Police seized 55 plastic vials containing 69 grams of suspected narcotic substance and arrested a constable in a drug-related case under Chimpu Police Station.

According to police, the seizure was made on November 1 following reliable information. A police team led by ASI Manish Kumar, along with other personnel, conducted a search at the rented premises of Constable Haricharan Boro (33), an Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBN) personnel, in the presence of two independent witnesses.

During the search, police recovered 55 plastic vials containing 69 grams of suspected narcotic substance, including the weight of the vials, and cash amounting to Rs 6,280.

During preliminary questioning, the accused allegedly disclosed that he had procured the substance from Tezpur in Assam for Rs 40,000 and was selling it in the Chimpu area.

Chimpu Police Station Case No. 119/2026 under Sections 21(b), 27A and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, was registered on November 2. Inspector Kari Pertin has been assigned the investigation, and further inquiry is underway to trace the source of the suspected substance and identify others allegedly involved in the network.

The search was conducted under the leadership of Itanagar SDPO Chera Saban and the overall supervision of Capital SP Jummar Basar.

Meanwhile, Home Minister Mama Natung commended the police team for the seizure and arrest. In a social media post, he appreciated the swift action, describing it as an important step towards curbing drug-related activities, disrupting illegal networks and protecting younger generations.

Itanagar Capital Police reiterated its commitment to tackling drug trafficking and related activities in the Capital Region.