Tarun Karthick
Port Blair, 17 November 2023
In an ongoing battle against narcotics, a significant interception was made by the Police Team from Narcotics Cell, CID Unit, resulting in the apprehension of Mr. Ashis Majhi (36) at Port Blair. Acting on precise intelligence, the team, led by Inspector S. Kannan and comprising SI Mohd. Rahil Islam, ASI Sanjay Yadav, and several other officers, oversaw the operation under the supervision of Mr. Vinay Mathur, DANIPS, Dy.SP, Narcotics.
Mr. Majhi, a resident of Subash Gram, Diglipur, North and Middle Andaman, arrived via a Spicejet flight from Kolkata on November 15, 2023. Upon his arrival, the team conducted a meticulous inspection and discovered a hidden stash of 5.277 Kgs of Ganja concealed in his bag. Without delay, the team seized the contraband and promptly arrested Mr. Majhi, adhering to all procedural formalities.
A case has been registered under pertinent sections of the NDPS Act-1985 at PS CCS, and investigations are actively ongoing to delve deeper into the matter.
Authorities have urged the public to come forward with any credible information regarding the sale or possession of illegal substances or any other unlawful activities. They can reach out via the following telephone numbers: 100/112, 232586, 9531856080, 9474257242, 9434299028. Informants’ identities will remain confidential, and they will be duly rewarded for their cooperation.
This seizure marks another milestone in the relentless efforts by law enforcement to curb the drug trade, underscoring the commitment to uphold the law and ensure community safety.