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| Accused Sunil Gurung with Deomali Police. |
Deomali, May 16:
Deomali Police, in coordination with the sub-divisional administration, intensified its crackdown against drug abuse by conducting a successful anti-narcotics operation on May 15, 2026, leading to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of suspected narcotic substances from their possession.
According to official sources, the first raid was carried out at NTC Colony near Namati Hall in Deomali, where police apprehended one accused identified as Sandya Deb. During the operation, suspected narcotic substances were recovered from her possession, following which she was taken into custody.
During interrogation, Sandya Deb reportedly disclosed that her younger brother, Sunil Gurung, who is also residing at NTC Colony, Deomali, was involved in possession of suspected narcotic substances. Acting swiftly on the information, the police launched another raid at the indicated location.
During the second operation, suspected narcotic substances were recovered from the possession of Sunil Gurung, who was subsequently arrested in connection with the case.
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| Seized Narcotics and cash from the accused. |
The anti-drug operation was led by Officer-in-Charge of Deomali Police Station Shri Wangke Ronrang along with SI Ngalo Jilen and the police team. The search and seizure procedures in both raids were conducted in the presence of Executive Magistrate Smt. I.T. Riba, Gazetted Officer Smt. Moter Basar, and independent witnesses including former ZPM Deomali Shri Wangphoon Lowang and Shri Santu Lammaty, ensuring transparency and legal compliance throughout the operation.
The Police and Administration of Deomali Sub-Division reiterated their commitment towards eliminating the menace of drug abuse from the region and appealed to the general public to actively cooperate in building a drug-free society in Deomali and Tirap district.
In a strong message to the public, the administration urged citizens to move beyond social media discussions and become “real-time warriors” in the fight against drug abuse by reporting illegal activities and supporting awareness initiapptives.
