ROING, Jul 10: With the district administration and district police tightening the noose around drug peddlers and abusers, they seem to be facing the heat here in Roing with the arrest of five more.

On receiving a tip off, a team led by Inspector Abraham Taying conducted a surprise raid in the house of one Hasa Linggi, located in Shanti Market, Roing.  During the raid, 5 persons namely Hasa Linggi, Thuney Umpey, Meta Umpo, Jikom Meto and a juvenile were found in the house.

Packets containing pink coloured heroine powder were seized from their possession among other things.The said articles were seized in the presence of Town Magistrate CO Olak Apang and Dy.SP (Hqtr.) Opir Paron.

Another co-accused and peddler Ratan Mega alias Binu, who is said to have brought the drugs from Tezu has also been arrested. 

A case vide Roing PS Case No.31/2018 U/S 22(b)/27(a) NDPS Act has been registered and under investigation. Meanwhile, SP Sanjay Kr. Sain lauded the Police team for their prompt and swift action. He informed that with the joining of various Women Groups, NGOs, Student organisations and Public, it has become easier for the Police to keep vigilance over Roing.  

 

 

 

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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