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Arunachal Pradesh Police Seize Heroin Worth Rs 20 Lakh and Arrest Woman in Changlang
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News18•16-10-2026, 13:15
Arunachal Pradesh Police Seize Heroin Worth Rs 20 Lakh and Arrest Woman in Changlang
- •Police seized 261.85 grams of heroin valued at Rs 20 lakh from New Khamdu village in Changlang district.
- •A woman identified as Shimnya Sangwal from Lungka village was arrested in connection with the drug seizure.
- •A case has been registered under relevant sections of the NDPS Act and further investigation is underway.
- •Home Minister Mama Natung commended the police force and reiterated the government's zero-tolerance policy against illicit drugs.
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Police seized 261.85 gm of heroin valued at approximately Rs 20 lakh from a woman in New Khamdu village within the Nampong police station area of Changlang district.
A woman identified as Shimnya Sangwal, who is a resident of Lungka village, was arrested by police in connection with the contraband seizure.
A case has been registered against the accused woman under relevant sections of the NDPS Act, and an ongoing investigation is looking into the source of the contraband and potential network involvement.
