Shaheed Dweep, July 30: Acting decisively on reliable intelligence, the Shaheed Dweep Police carried out raid that led to the arrest of an individual involved in the illegal possession of 415 grams of ganja.
On 28th July 2024, upon credible information on illegal possession of ganja, a team was swiftly constituted at Police Station Shaheed Dweep comprising of PCs Abdul Wahab C.P, Apurba Biswas, Neelima Kumari Baa, Mercy and HC(D) Manoj Kumar Ekka supervised by SI PR Pradeep, SHO Shaheed Dweep. The team conducted raid near Neil Kendra ward No. 04, Shaheed Dweep. During raid, the team recovered 415 grams of ganja from the possession of the accused Anjala Devi W/o Jogi Indwar (48) yrs, R/o Neil Kendra, Shaheed Dweep.
The accused person was involved under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act 1985 and the recovered ganja was seized on the spot after observing all codal formalities. That being women and night hours accused was directed to join interrogation at PS Shaheed Dweep in the morning hours. On 29/07/2024 morning at 0845 hrs accused lady was arrested and all codal formalities were executed and the accused lady was released on bail as per law.
This operation underscores the commitment of South Andaman District Police to combat the illicit drug trade and ensure the safety and well-being of community. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement authorities in the fight against drug-related crimes.
The past criminal history of accused Anjala Devi reveals a total of 05 Nos. excise case registered at the PS and out of 05 cases 01 case convicted and the remaining cases are pending trail at the Hon’ble Court.
In view of 05 Excise cases, a history sheet has opened above said accused person.
The entire raid was supervised by Shri. Sandeep Lamba, DANIPS, Sub Divisional Police Officer, Swaraj Dweep under the overall supervision of Smti Niharika Bhatt, IPS, Superintendent of Police, South Andaman District.
The general public is requested to share information pertaining to illegal activities and other crime to Police at 112, 03192-232100 and 03192-236641 to make a healthy and drug free society. The identity of the informant will be kept secret.