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SARUPATHAR: On the basis of secret input of a drug peddler/drug addict carrying the psychotropic substance, a trap was laid at Panjan area in Sarupathar. During the operation, Lakhyajit Gogoi of Deopani under Sarupathar police station was apprehended and around 1.50 gram of heroin was recovered from him in presence of witnesses, along with three syringes and a mobile handset.
Meanwhile, in connection to this apprehension, after interrogation of the accused Lakhyajit Gogoi, on the basis of his statement, one more drug peddler was apprehended from Sarupathar town. During the raid conducted in the wee hours on Tuesday, the accused named Babul Ali, son of Rafique Ali, was apprehended from his residence. During a search conducted in his house, however, no drug could be recovered.
Lakhyajit Gogoi stated before the police that he purchased drugs from Babul Ali on a regular basis and the heroin that was recovered from him by the police was also delivered by Babul Ali. Regarding this, a case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
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