Arunachal police arrest two with 44 grams heroin after jungle chase in New Yumchum village

Arunachal police arrest two with 44 grams heroin after jungle chase in New Yumchum village

Arunachal Pradesh police arrested two with 44 grams of heroin following a jungle chase. The operation underscores efforts to combat drug trafficking

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Arunachal police arrest two with 44 grams heroin after jungle chase in New Yumchum villageArunachal police arrest two with 44 grams heroin after jungle chase in New Yumchum village

Police arrested two drug peddlers and seized nearly 44 grams of heroin following a confrontation in the jungles of New Yumchum village near Miao, Arunachal Pradesh.

Acting on intelligence, an Anti-Drug Squad (ADS) team from Miao Police Station set up an ambush in the dense forest area. The suspects, identified as Sanjit Kumar Chakma and Puchukala Chakma from Dharmapur 1 village, were intercepted around 1:45 pm while allegedly attempting to transport drugs to Namphai 2 area.

When ordered to stop, the suspects reportedly resisted arrest, leading to a physical altercation. During the scuffle, police constable Ladnong Singpho sustained injuries while attempting to disarm Puchukala Chakma, who was wielding a dao (traditional machete).

Despite the resistance, the police team successfully apprehended both suspects. A search revealed 37.05 grams of suspected heroin concealed in a soap case and an additional 6.80 grams hidden in a tobacco container, totalling 43.85 grams of the contraband substance.

The successful operation highlights the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region's remote areas.

Edited By: Aparmita
Published On: Feb 17, 2025
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