North and Middle Andaman: On March 28, 2024, the Baratang Police unit of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands swiftly and efficiently executed an operation, demonstrating their steadfast commitment to combating illicit activities. They successfully seized a significant quantity of illegal Handia near the Anganwadi Centre, Jarawa Creek, Baratang.
Taking prompt action, Sub-Inspector Sujit Bhattacharya, Officer-in-Charge of Baratang Police Station, along with a police team, conducted a raid and confiscated 60 kg of illicit Handia stored in 03 aluminum pots. The accused, Lagan Majhi, son of Late Krishna Majhi, aged 69 and employed as a private worker, residing in Nayadera, Baratang, was served a notice under Section 41 of the Criminal Procedure Code for further legal proceedings. The seized items were brought to the Baratang Police Station, and a case under Excise Regulations was registered against the accused.
The entire operation was carried out under the vigilant supervision of Mr. Rahul L. Nair, IPS, Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Rangat, and under the overall direction and supervision of Ms. Geetanjali Khandelwal, IPS, Superintendent of Police of the North and Middle Andaman District.
Our Citizen Reporter
Mr. Satyajit Naskar
