Guwahati, 27 January (HS): Guwahati's Fatasil Police conducted a drug enforcement operation in the Ganeshpara area and arrested a drug peddler with heroin valued at around ₹5 lakh.

Police identified the arrested accused as Bimal Basumatary. During the operation, law enforcement personnel recovered a substantial quantity of heroin from his possession.

Officials said the arrest was made as part of the ongoing drive against drug trafficking in the city. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the source of the contraband and to identify possible links with larger drug networks.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash