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At the location, two individuals were caught red-handed. Sanjit Barman (28), resident of North Lakhimpur, Assam, currently residing at Barapani, Papu Nallah, and Krishna Chowdhary (28), originally from Dergaon, District Golaghat, Assam, currently residing at C-Sector, Naharlagun.
From Sanjit Barman, 1.300 grams of suspected heroin and ₹5,700 cash were recovered. During questioning, he revealed that he had purchased the contraband from Krishna Chowdhary.
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Subsequently, a search was conducted at the residence of Krishna Chowdhary in C-Sector, Naharlagun, in the presence of the EAC Magistrate. The search led to the discovery of 3 vials containing 4.050 grams of suspected heroin hidden in a black polythene bag in the bathroom.
Additionally, 13 empty vials and 2 syringes were seized. The total recovery, including the drugs from both suspects, amounted to 5.350 grams.
A case has been registered under Papu Hills PS Case No. 09/25 U/S 21(a)/27 NDPS Act and the investigation has been assigned to SI A.K. Jha.