Port Blair, Jan 25: Keeping a sharp vigil over anti-social activities and to curb illegal activities under PS Diglipur jurisdiction, on 22/01/23 on receipt of a credible tip, that 02 persons are illegally carrying Ambergris and are trying to sell the same near R.K. Gram, Diglipur. A raiding team composed of Inspr. Vikash Singh, SHO PS Diglipur, SI M.V. Shiju Kumar, HC Thangarajan, PCs Devsai Toppo, Abubacker Siddique, T. Jabeer and CT(Drv.) Pawan Singh was constituted. The raiding team, acting swiftly, reached R.K. Gram and intercepted 02 persons namely Rohit Hawlader S/o Mr.SwapanHawlader (20) yrs. Pvt. Worker R/o Rajiv Nagar, Uttra, Kadamtala and Robin Paul S/o Mr. Ramesh Ch. Paul (39) yrs. Pvt. Worker, R/o R.K. Gram, Ward No.4 and during checking 02 nos. white color polythene bags containing Ambergris weighing 0.832 Kgs and 0.411 Kgs (Total: 1.243 Kgs) were recovered from their possession. Further, in continuation to the operation on 23/01/2023 one more person namely Badal Chandra Roy S/o Mr. Manmadha Roy (38) yrs. Pvt. Worker R/o Talbagan was apprehended from Talbagan and a quantity of 57 grams ambergris was recovered from him. The whole operation was conducted under the command of Mr.Lakshya Pandey DANIPS, SDPO Diglipur and overall supervision of undersigned.
The general public is requested to pass and share any credible information pertaining to any crime or illegal activities to their nearest police station or over phone No.100, 112 & 03192-273344. The identity of the informers will be kept secret and will also be suitably rewarded.