Itanagar: The Itanagar Capital Police has arrested a head constable of the India Reserve Battalion (IRBn) after he was allegedly found in possession of heroin during a naka-checking operation, officials said on Friday.
The incident occurred at the Chimpu checkpost, where police intercepted a scooter rider who appeared suspicious during routine checking. The team alerted Itanagar SP Jummar Basar, who instructed them to take prompt and lawful action.
A special team led by Itanagar SDPO Kengo Dirchi reached the spot on Wednesday. To ensure transparency and adherence to legal procedures, town planning officer–cum–special magistrate Dacha Bagang was called to witness the search.
An independent witness was also present during the proceedings.
The rider was identified as 44-year-old Jalam Wangpan, a resident of Pumao in Longding district and a head constable with the 3rd IRBn.
Police said that a search of the scooter led to the recovery of approximately 7.1 grams of heroin, valued at around Rs 30,000 in the local market. The contraband was seized, sealed and labeled at the site in compliance with NDPS Act procedures.
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Wangpan was arrested, and a case has been registered at Chimpu Police Station under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act. Further investigation is underway.
