Ranipool Police Arrest Suspected Drug Peddler in Marchak; Seize 27.96 Grams of Brown Sugar

Ranipool Police Arrest Suspected Drug Peddler in Marchak; Seize 27.96 Grams of Brown Sugar
#nashamuktsikkim
Ranipool Police today arrested 24-year-old Alok Bhattarcharjee from Mainaguri, Jalpaiguri, after recovering 27.96 grams of suspected brown sugar from him. The arrest took place at New Road in Marchak.

Alok had been staying near Deorali Taxi Stand. Police began monitoring him after three people in rehab named him as their drug supplier during questioning.

Earlier today, police stopped a Tata Sumo (SK 03 J 0560) driven by Alok and found the drugs. The seizure was conducted in the presence of independent witnesses and a Gazette Officer, following legal procedures.

A case (FIR No. 28/2025) has been filed under the NDPS Act. Sub-Inspector Phur Tshering Lepcha is leading the investigation. Constables Mani Kumar and Bishan Das helped track the suspect. Witnesses included Anti-Drug Squad members and Sunny Kharel, Deputy Secretary of the Home Department.