East Siang, February 26, 2026:
Under the ongoing Operation Dawn 2.0, East Siang Police apprehended two individuals in separate anti-narcotics operations carried out under Pasighat Police Station and Ruksin Police Station, recovering approximately 9 grams of heroin and 20 grams of suspected ganja.
On February 23, 2026, acting on reliable information, the Anti-Drug Squad (ADS) team led by IC ADS Ayup Boko, APPS, along with SI Kuncha Tangha, Ct. Samuel Modi and Ct. Phinjo Kigar, apprehended Nagos Panggen of Jarkong, Pasighat, East Siang district. A body search conducted in the presence of Executive Magistrate Smti. Mum Messer led to the recovery of a small quantity of suspected ganja from his possession.
In a separate operation on February 25, 2026, following credible source information received at around 0905 hrs regarding illegal trafficking of narcotic substances, another team led by ADS IC Ayup Boko, APPS, and SI K. Tangha, along with Ct. O. Mize and Ct. A. Tayeng, coordinated with Nini Tamin and his Anti-Drug Warriors team to launch immediate action. The team apprehended Babul Mishong near the HP Petrol Pump along NH-515 at Ruksin. In the presence of Executive Magistrate Smty. Jyoti Borang, CO-Ruksin, a body search was conducted, during which approximately 9 grams of heroin, valued at over Rs. 50,000, was recovered.
Police stated that all seized contraband was properly weighed, packed, sealed and documented as per legal procedures, and the entire operation was videographed to ensure transparency. The accused persons have been handed over to the respective police stations for further legal action.
Accordingly, Pasighat PS Case No. 19/26 under Section 20(a) of the NDPS Act and Ruksin PS Case No. 09/26 under Section 21(b) of the NDPS Act have been registered, and further investigation is underway.
Superintendent of Police, East Siang, Pankaj Lamba, IPS, commended the ADS team for their efforts and reiterated the district police’s zero-tolerance stance against drug-related offences. He urged the public to remain vigilant and report any illicit activities, emphasizing that community cooperation is essential in achieving a drug-free East Siang.
