04/12/2025
Itanagar Capital Police Foils Drug Movement; Head Constable Arrested With He**in
Itanagar | 03 December 2025
Ahead of the Panchayat and Municipality Elections 2025, Itanagar Capital Police conducted a naka-checking operation at Chimpu Check Post from 1500 hrs onwards under SI (SG) Taba Tate with CRPF personnel.
During the operation, a Scooty rider suspected of carrying narcotics was intercepted. The information was immediately passed to SP Itanagar, Shri Jummar Basar, who directed swift and lawful action.
A special team led by SDPO Itanagar, Shri Kengo Dirchi, along with Inspector N. Nishant (OC Chimpu PS), SI Tamo Bakhang, SI Jha, ASI Manish and the ready party, reached the spot. Special Magistrate Shri Dacha Bagang and independent witness Shri Tadar Popi were present to ensure transparency.
The accused was identified as:
Shri Jalam Wangpan
• Age: 44
• S/o Late Alluwa Wangpan
• Permanent Add: Pumao, Longding District
• Present Add: Dokoso Colony, Zoo Road, Chimpu
• Occupation: Head Constable (SG), A Company, 3rd IRBN
He admitted possession of suspected he**in and led the team to his Scooty Honda Activa (AR-01Q-3051). A search of the accused and vehicle, conducted strictly under NDPS norms, resulted in the recovery of 7.1 grams of suspected he**in.
The seized contraband was packed, sealed, and labelled on the spot. The accused has been arrested, and NDPS proceedings are underway at Chimpu Police Station.
Itanagar Capital Police reaffirmed its zero-tolerance approach to narcotics and warned that strict action will be taken against anyone involved, regardless of rank or status.
