Port Blair, Oct. 22: The Andaman & Nicobar Police is proud to announce a significant step forward in community engagement, safety, and information sharing with the launch of our ground-breaking WhatsApp Channel on 21st October 2023 on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day.

In an era where communication and information-sharing are paramount, the Andaman and Nicobar Police is adapting to evolving times by establishing a more direct, reliable, and private connection with the community we serve. This innovative WhatsApp Channel, accessible through a dedicated tab called "Updates," in Whatsapp Application is set to serve as a dynamic platform for our department to communicate with the public.

Baratang, Oct. 22: On the 19th of October 2023, an incident occurred at Sastrinallah, Baratang, when a heavily loaded Tipper and an STS Bus got stuck in the deep potholes. Regrettably, this occurrence led to a complete standstill in traffic along NH-4, lasting from 1430 hrs to 2300 hrs. The dedicated efforts of the Baratang Police finally led to dislodging the Tipper and STS Bus from the potholes.

Diglipur, Oct. 22: Continuing zero tolerance against the illegal trade of narcotic drugs/substances in North & Middle Andaman District, the team of Police Station Kalighat seized 85 grams and arrested of one accused. 

On 21/10/2023, acting on a credible information, the Police team comprising SI Shilpi Singha, SHO, PS Kalighat, HCs Ashok Sammadar & Sumangala and PCs Ranjit Biswas, Sushil Sarkar, Melody Arthur, Niti Singh & HC (Driver) N. Rupesh Kumar conducted raid at Kishori Nagar area under the presence and close supervision of Shri Brij Mohan Meena, DANIPS, SDPO Diglipur and found 85 grams of ganja from the residence of the accused, which have been seized following the codal formalities of NDPS Act. Consequently, the accused namely Lila Debi W/o Late Kannai Dutta, 46 yrs R/o Kishori Nagar was booked under the relevant section of NDPS Act.

Car Nicobar, Oct. 22: In a poignant ceremony organised on Oct. 21, the Superintendent of Police joined by personnel from various units of the Police Department, Fire Brigade, Police Radio and retired police officials came together to pay homage to the brave martyrs of the Police force on Police Commemoration Day.

Diglipur, Oct. 22: Congress leaders comprising of ANTCC President Shri. Rangalal Halder, Campaign Committee Chairman Shri. TSG Bhasker, Senior Congress leader Shri. Saji Varghese and Congress Leader Shri. Ameer Bux held a meeting with party leaders of Diglipur to review its preparedness for the Lok Sabha election and discussed ways and means to strengthen the organisation in Diglipur.