PASIGHAT, 17 Nov’2025: Under ongoing Operation Dawn 2.0, the East Siang Police successfully arrested one drug peddler and s...
PASIGHAT, 17 Nov’2025: Under
ongoing Operation Dawn 2.0, the East Siang Police successfully arrested one
drug peddler and seized approximately 6.17 grams of suspected heroin, and 1.97
grams of suspected Ganja.
On
15 November 2025, acting on credible intelligence, the Anti-Drug Squad (ADS) of
East Siang Police arrested a drug peddler, Shri Kadum Yomso of Sibo village,
Pasighat. The operation, led by ADS In-Charge DySP Ayup Boko along with SI K.
Tangha, ASI (SG) K. Yomso, Ct. T. Ragyor and Ct. M. Rina (Driver), in close
coordination with Anti Drug Warrior, Pasighat Shri Nini Tamin his team resulted
in his arrest and the seizure of illicit narcotics in his possession.
The
seizure was done in strict compliance with the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs
and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, wherein a total of 6.17 grams of
suspected heroin, and 1.97 grams of suspected Ganja was seized in presence of
independent witnesses. The apprehended person was brought to Pasighat PS along
with the seized items and handed over to the OC PS Pasighat.
Accordingly,
a case vide PSGT/PS/C/No.99/2025 U/S – 20(a)/21(b) of NDPS Act has been
registered at Pasighat Police Station and investigation is underway after
arrest of the accused.
Superintendent
of Police, East Siang, Shri Pankaj Lamba, IPS, commended the efforts of the ADS
team and reiterated the district police’s firm commitment to a zero-tolerance
policy against drug-related offenses. He further urged the public to report any
such illicit activities, stressing that community cooperation is vital in
ensuring a drug-free East Siang.
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