Nancowrie, Oct. 14: On 14/10/2026, acting on credible information, a raiding team headed by SI Benedict, SHO, Police Station Nancowrie, along with police personnel of Police Station Nancowrie, conducted a swift and significant anti-narcotics raid.
During the raid, a search was conducted near the EE Office, APWD, Kamorta, resulting in the recovery of 209 grams of Methaqualone from the possession of the accused. During the course of the preliminary investigation, two more persons were arrested on the basis of their alleged involvement in the case. All three accused persons were arrested after completing the requisite legal formalities. The operation was carried out under the direction of Shri Solomon Samuel, SDPO, Car Nicobar (DANIPS).
Upon this, a case was registered under Section 22(b) of the NDPS Act, 1985, against the accused Shri Shiva Subramaniam S/o late M. Muthu Krishnan (48) yrs (ward attendant), CHC Nancowrie R/o Kamorta Bazar, who was arrested on the spot. During preliminary questioning, the accused admitted the involved of the other two arrested persons.
The operation was carried out under the close supervision of Shri Rahul L. Nair, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Nicobar District. This successful seizure highlights the steadfast commitment of Nicobar District Police to combating illegal drug activities and ensuring community safety. Further investigation is underway to determine the source of the any other associated networks.
The general public is once again urged to immediately hand over any suspicious items found along the seashore and to surrender any contraband recovered from the sea at the nearest Police Station.
The general public is requested to share information pertaining to any crime or other illegal activities to Police at phone numbers 112, 03192-265242/223265 & 9531856152. The identity of the informant will be kept secret.