Tarun Karthick
Campbell Bay, 05 November 2023
In a significant crackdown on illegal narcotics, the Swaraj Dweep Police have apprehended an individual and seized 565 grams of Ganja. The arrest and seizure followed credible information and a well-executed operation led by Inspector N. Zainuddin of the Swaraj Dweep Police Station.
On November 4, 2023, the Swaraj Dweep Police received reliable information that an individual was in possession of illicit ganja and was actively seeking customers to distribute the contraband from his shop located at Govind Nagar No.03. In response to this tip-off, Inspector N. Zainuddin spearheaded a specialized team, comprising dedicated officers, including PCs Suraj Kumar, A. P. Mohd. Asif, A. Amit Kumar, Abdul Basheer, and Tentus Tirkey.
The well-coordinated raid was conducted at the suspect’s pan shop at Govind Nagar No.03, which culminated in the arrest of Mr. Balram Paramanik, aged 36 and a resident of Govind Nagar No.03, Swaraj Dweep. During the operation, 565 grams of Ganja were seized from Mr. Paramanik’s possession.
A case has been registered against the arrested individual under the stringent Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at the Swaraj Dweep Police Station. The investigation into the matter is currently underway, under the able supervision of Mr. Vinay Mathur, DANIPS, SDPO Swaraj Dweep, and under the overall direction and guidance of Mr. Kalaivanan R, IPS, Superintendent of Police, South Andaman District.
The Swaraj Dweep Police urge the general public to continue their cooperation in the fight against illegal activities. Citizens are encouraged to report any information related to such activities to the police, and can do so by contacting the following numbers: 112, 03192-232100 (Police Control Room), 03192-282405 (Police Station Swaraj Dweep), and 9434265720 (SHO PS Swaraj Dweep). Informants providing valuable information will be rewarded, and their identities will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. This operation marks another significant step in the ongoing battle against illegal narcotics in the region.