ES Reporter 

NAHARLAGUN, Sep 11:  In a swift and decisive action, Papu Hills Police,Naharlagun arrested two individuals involved in heroin trafficking as part of Operation Dawn. The operation, carried out in the Papu Nallah area, was led by Inspector T. Mai, Officer-in-Charge of Papu Hills Police Station, with the support of SI A.K. Jha, Head Constable J Lego, and Constables P. Halder and P. Saikia.
The suspects, identified as Techi Lej Tara (34) and  Dilwar Hussain (36), were allegedly involved in the distribution of heroin in the Borum area, falling under the jurisdiction of Papu Nallah. Acting on reliable intelligence, the police team, under the supervision of SDPO Naharlagun and SP Naharlagun, immediately launched the operation to apprehend the suspects.
Upon reaching the location, the suspects attempted to escape in a car, leading to a brief but intense chase. The police team managed to intercept and arrest the individuals near the Banderdewa Check Gate. During the search, approximately 7.570 grams of suspected heroin, contained in six vials, were recovered from the possession of  Techi Lej Tara. The Maruti Suzuki vehicle used by the suspects was also seized as part of the ongoing investigation.
Both suspects have been charged under various sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Further investigations are underway to determine the extent of their involvement and possible connections to a larger drug network.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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