In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Banderdewa Police arrested a woman with 34.72 grams of suspected heroin during a house search on February 17.

The operation, conducted by a team under SDPO Naharlagun, Rishi Longdo, was based on reliable intelligence regarding illegal drug activity in the area. The team, comprising SI SK Singh, SI Koj Tada, ASI SK Jha, ASI Anil Rajbhar, H/Ct. Tade Bomdom, Ct. R. Tsering, and L/Ct. K Yamung, discovered the contraband hidden inside a soap case in the bedroom of the accused.

The arrested woman, identified as Saheeda Khatoon (40), is a resident of Nagaon, Assam, and had been residing in a rented house in Niya Colony, Banderdewa.

A case was registered against her under Section 21(b) of the NDPS Act (BDW/PS/Case No. 19/2025). SP Naharlagun, Mihin Gambo, IPS, praised the police team for their successful operation and commitment to combating the drug trade in the region.