In a major breakthrough under Operation Dawn 2.0, Naharlagun Police arrested two suspected interstate drug peddlers in Papu Hills on January 28, 2025. The authorities seized approximately 7 grams of suspected heroin from the accused, identified as Diluar Hussain (35) and Aminur Ali (19), both from Assam.
Acting on reliable intelligence, a police team led by Insp. T. Mai, OC Papu Hills PS, alongside Insp. G. Basar, SI P.K. Riram, and Ct. P. Saikia, intercepted the suspects at Borum, Papu Nallah, where they were attempting to sell the narcotics in the Itanagar Capital Region. Five vials of suspected heroin were recovered from their possession during the operation.
The search and seizure operation was conducted in the presence of SDPO Naharlagun, Rishi Longdo, and a case under the NDPS Act has been registered at the Papu Hills Police Station.
SP Naharlagun, Mihin Gambo, commended the police team for their swift action and reiterated the department’s commitment to eradicating drug trafficking in the region. Further investigation into the case is ongoing.
