In a continued crackdown on drug trafficking, the Itanagar Police arrested a drug-peddling couple and seized 13.20 grams of heroin from their possession. The couple, Tadar Naham (24) from Langloth village, Kurung Kumey District, and Kenna Perme (24) from Mebo village, East Siang District, were apprehended after a well-coordinated raid on February 4, 2025. The operation was conducted by Inspector Khiksi Yangfo and other officials under the supervision of SDPO Itanagar, Shri Kengo Dirchi.
The police action followed credible intelligence received on February 3, 2025, leading to the recovery of 10 plastic vials containing suspected heroin. During interrogation, the accused admitted to being involved in drug use for the past three years, and they revealed they had been sourcing the contraband from Assam. Tadar Naham confessed to selling surplus drugs in the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) for monetary gains.
A case was filed under Sections 21(a) and 27 of the NDPS Act, and both suspects were remanded to 14 days of judicial custody.
Itanagar’s SP, Rohit Rajbir Singh, commended the efforts of the police team, acknowledging their swift action. He assured that suitable rewards would be provided to the officers involved. The Itanagar Capital Police also reaffirmed its commitment to the “DAWN” initiative, a mission dedicated to eradicating drug abuse and trafficking, and encouraged citizens to report any suspicious activities to help create a safer society.
