BANDERDEWA, Feb 25: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Banderdewa Police intercepted an illegal narcotics consignment and seized 150.70 grams of heroin at the Banderdewa check gate.
Acting on a reliable intelligence input, a police team led by ASI S.K. Tiwari, along with ASI S.K. Jha, Head Constables T. Bomdom and P. Guna, and personnel from 138 Bn CRPF, conducted a naka check at the check gate on February 24, 2025.
During the operation, two individuals—Chiging Arjun (25) of Dutta Village, Ziro, and Gyati Tagiang (23) of Hari Village, Ziro—were intercepted. A search, conducted in the presence of Inspector Kipa Hamak, OC PS Banderdewa, and independent witnesses, led to the recovery of 23 vials containing an orangish substance suspected to be heroin. The total weight of the seized contraband, including the vials, was 150.70 grams.
Following the seizure, a case has been registered at Banderdewa Police Station (Case No. 20/2025 U/s 21(b) NDPS Act). Police have launched a further investigation to identify the supplier and dismantle the drug supply chain.
