Sombaria Police arrest HRD employee in drug seizure operation

Sombaria Police Station officials in Sikkim’s Soreng District seized contraband and apprehended two individuals in possession of illegal substances. Acting on a tip-off, officers intercepted an Omni Van in the Sombaria market area around 10:30 a.m. on October 30, arresting Puspa Lall Chettri, 39, from Salangdang, and Dewash Rai, 37, a state Human Resource Development Department employee stationed at Tikpur Secondary School.

The search, conducted in the presence of the Block Development Officer, led to the discovery of 125 Windlas winspasmo capsules. The suspects were immediately taken into custody, and a case has been registered under Sikkim’s Anti-Drugs Act as the investigation continues.