07/07/2025
Drug Peddler Caught in Singtam with 10g Brown Sugar; Action Under ‘Nasha Mukht Singtam’ Drive
Singtam, July 7: In a major crackdown under the ongoing Nasha Mukht Singtam campaign, Singtam Police nabbed a 26-year-old man in possession of 10 grams of suspected Brown Sugar.
Acting on a tip-off, a team led by PI Laxuman Gajmer, along with NK Deepak Pokhrel and other personnel, intercepted the accused near Bhanu Park at around 6:30 PM on Sunday. The accused has been identified as Nikhil Chettri, son of Late Suraj Chettri, a resident of Pipal Dara, Singtam.
During a personal search, the contraband was found concealed in the front pocket of his jeans. The search was conducted in the presence of two independent witnesses — Sangay C. Bhutia, President of the Nasha Mukht Singtam Committee, and Dorjee Bhutia from Singtam Bazar. Dorjee Sherpa, BDO/Khamdong, was also present as a Gazetted Officer, as required under the NDPS Act, 1985.
A case has been registered under relevant sections of the NDPS Act at Singtam Police Station. Further investigation is underway.
The operation underscores Singtam Police’s ongoing efforts under the Nasha Mukht Bharat Abhiyan to combat drug abuse and trafficking in the region.
