Tezu, February 24, 2026
Tezu Police on February 24, 2026 arrested a 37-year-old man, identified as Arulum Tindya, for allegedly peddling illicit drugs in the Tezu township area of Arunachal Pradesh.
According to police sources, the operation was launched after credible information was received about suspected drug trafficking activities at ALC Line. A team led by Sub-Inspector P. Baja, along with HC (SG) D. Jugli, HC M. Longri and Constable M. Hakhun, acted under the supervision of DySP Ojing Lego and intercepted the accused at the location.
During a search conducted as per legal procedures, officers recovered a green tobacco container containing 8.3 grams of suspected heroin and ₹1,670 believed to be proceeds from drug sales. The seizure was carried out in the presence of Circle Officer Habung Moda and an independent witness.
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| Seized Items from the accused. |
Police later conducted a follow-up search at the accused’s residence in New Mekuliang, where an additional plastic container holding around 15 grams of suspected heroin was recovered. In total, 23.3 grams of suspected heroin were seized during the operation.
A case has been registered at Tezu Police Station under relevant sections of the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway.
