ITANAGAR, Nov 4: An India Reserve Battalion (IRBn) constable has been arrested after Itanagar Capital Police seized 55 plastic vials containing 69 grams of suspected narcotic substance from his rented premises in the Chimpu area.
Police identified the accused as Haricharan Boro, 33. The seizure was made on November 1 following information about suspected drug-related activities.
A police team led by ASI Manish Kumar, accompanied by other personnel, conducted the search under the leadership of Itanagar SDPO Chera Saban and the overall supervision of Capital SP Jummar Basar. The search was carried out in the presence of two independent witnesses, Tatung Raja and Tatung Talo.
Police also seized Rs 6,280 in cash during the operation. The 69-gram weight includes the weight of the plastic vials.
During preliminary questioning, the accused allegedly disclosed that he had procured the suspected substance from Tezpur in Assam for Rs 40,000 and was selling it in the Chimpu area.
Chimpu Police Station Case No. 119/2026 under Sections 21(b), 27A and 29 of the NDPS Act, 1985, was registered on November 2. Inspector Kari Pertin has been assigned the investigation.
Police said further investigation was underway to establish the source of the suspected substance and identify other persons allegedly involved in the drug supply network.
According to police, Boro was also facing termination proceedings in connection with previous cases. Capital Police reiterated their commitment to tackling drug trafficking and related activities in the Capital Region.