Port Blair, May 05: To combat the menace of illicit drugs in N&M Andaman District, PS Kalighat has once again demonstrated their determination by continuing the fight against drug peddlers.
Acting on a tip-off that two individuals were traveling on a motorcycle with registration number AN01-P-9503 towards the Kalighat area and were in possession of a large quantity of illicit ganja. A raiding team led by SI Ashok Kumar Baghel, SHO of PS Kalighat, swiftly responded and the team reached Kalara junction and concealed themselves. The raiding team, comprised of HC(D) N Rupesh Kumar, PCs Subrata Biswas, Vijay Kumar, and Suresh Soreng, along with two independent witnesses, was supervised by Mr. Brij Mohan Meena, DANIPS, SDPO Diglipur.
After waiting for the suspects, the suspected motorcycle with a pillion rider was spotted approaching Kalara Junction. The raiding team immediately intercepted the motorcycle and conducted a search, resulting in the discovery of 530 grams of illicit ganja in the possession of 1) Kamal Das S/o Mr. Krishna Das 29 yrs R/o Madhupur and 2) Rahul Das S/o Anuj Das 21yrs R/o Aerial Bay. Following thorough interrogation, both accused persons confessed to their crime. Subsequently, notices under Section 41(A) of Cr.PC were served to the accused persons, and a case was registered at PS Kalighat under the NDPS Act.
The whole operation was conducted under the supervision of Mr. Brij Mohan Meena, DANIPS, SDPO Diglipur and overall direction and supervision of Ms. Geetanjali Khandelwal, IPS, Superintendent of Police, North & Middle Andaman District.
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.