In a significant operation, the Miao Police in Arunachal Pradesh arrested two drug peddlers and seized nearly 44 grams of heroin following a confrontation in the jungles of New Yumchum village, near Miao. The successful operation was carried out by the Anti-Drug Squad (ADS) team, acting on intelligence.
The suspects, identified as Sanjit Kumar Chakma and Puchukala Chakma, both from Dharmapur 1 village, were intercepted by the police around 1:45 pm while allegedly attempting to transport the drugs to the Namphai 2 area.
When ordered to stop, the suspects 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 traditional machete (dao). Despite the resistance, the police team successfully apprehended the two suspects.
A subsequent search uncovered 37.05 grams of suspected heroin concealed in a soap case, along with 6.80 grams hidden in a tobacco container, bringing the total to 43.85 grams of contraband.
This operation highlights the relentless efforts of law enforcement to combat drug trafficking in Arunachal Pradesh’s remote and challenging areas.
