Longding, May 27:
Longding Police Seize Suspected Heroin, Opium and ₹5.93 Lakh Cash; Five Arrested
In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Longding District Police seized approximately 52 grams of suspected heroin, 460 grams of opium, and cash amounting to ₹5.93 lakh during raids conducted in Tissa and adjoining areas of Longding district.
The operation was carried out as part of the district police’s ongoing crackdown against the growing drug menace in the region.
According to police sources, the operation began on May 26, 2026, at around 7:00 AM during routine motor vehicle (MV) and Inner Line Permit (ILP) checking along the Longding–Tissa road. The checking drive was conducted by a team from Tissa Police Station led by SI T.W. Salingpa.
During the checking, police made a chance recovery of one vial containing suspected heroin. Sustained inquiry and further investigation subsequently revealed possible possession and trafficking of narcotic substances across multiple locations.
Acting on the leads, a police team led by SI T.W. Salingpa, Officer-in-Charge of Tissa PS, along with Executive Magistrate Shri Dingzang Baham and DySP (HQ) Shri Kesang Norbu, carried out coordinated raids under the supervision of SP Longding Shri Dekio Gumja.
The raids were conducted near the Welcome Gate area of Longding Market and at the residence of Smti. Phaton Gangsa near Chitum Bridge in Tissa.
During the operation, police recovered:
Approximately 52 grams of suspected heroin
460 grams of opium
Cash amounting to ₹5,93,000
Other incriminating materials linked to suspected narcotics activities
Police arrested five alleged accused in connection with the case. The arrested individuals have been identified as:
Smti. Phaton Gangsa (45), wife of Late Gangdaw Gangsa, resident of Jagan Village, Camp-Tissa
Smti. Kojam Monwangham (36), wife of Pangleam Monwangham, resident of Niausa village, Longding
Shri Pangleam Monwangham (45), son of Pongchat Monwangham, resident of Niausa village, Longding
Shri Tadun Wangsu (24), son of Pangju Wangsu, resident of Niausa village, Longding
Shri Sajal Rudra Paul (48), son of Sunil Rudra Paul, resident of Nibia Bazar, Sribhumi district, Assam, presently staying at Wakka
Following the seizure and arrests, a case has been registered at Tissa Police Station vide TSA/PS/Case No. 04/2026 under Sections 18(c), 21(a), 21(b), 27(a), and 25 of the NDPS Act.
The investigation has been entrusted to Inspector Tukut Konia for further inquiry into the network and possible interstate links associated with the narcotics trade.
Longding Police stated that sustained anti-drug operations will continue across the district to curb illegal narcotics trafficking and safeguard the youth from substance abuse.
