Heroin Seized in Arunachal Pradesh: What Led to the Arrests?

Arunachal Pradesh Police Seize Heroin, Arrest Two in Nirjuli

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April 03, 2026 11:01 IST

Arunachal Pradesh Police made a significant drug bust in Nirjuli, arresting two individuals and seizing heroin valued at Rs 3.3 lakh, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.

Key Points

Arunachal Pradesh Police arrested two individuals, Khyoda Tama and Bamang Raju, in Nirjuli.
The police seized 31 vials of heroin weighing approximately 40 grams.
The estimated value of the seized heroin is Rs 3.3 lakh.
The arrests were made after police intercepted a vehicle based on a tip-off.
A case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and further investigation is ongoing.

The Arunachal Pradesh Police have arrested two persons and seized heroin worth Rs 3.3 lakh from their possession in Nirjuli area near Itanagar, an officer said on Friday.

Acting on a tip-off, a police team intercepted a vehicle at the viaduct bridge in Dikrong and seized 31 vials of heroin weighing around 40 gm and arrested two persons, identified as Khyoda Tama (24) and Bamang Raju (29), on Thursday, he said.

A case has been registered under NDPS Act and further investigation is underway, the officer added.

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