Arunachal Woman Arrested in Rs 20‑Lakh Heroin Smuggling Case

Police in Arunachal Pradesh arrested a woman following the seizure of heroin valued at approximately 20 lakh rupees. The drugs were discovered during a routine inspection at a local transport hub, where officers found a concealed container. The arrested woman is suspected of being involved in the distribution network that supplied the narcotic to the region. Authorities have stated that the operation was part of a broader anti‑drug campaign aimed at curbing illicit trafficking in the northeastern states. The case is currently under investigation, and the woman faces charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.