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Crime
Assam Police Lance Naik Kiran Sinha Arrested by STF in Drug Case
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 04:09 AM
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The Special Task Force of Assam arrested Lance Naik Kiran Sinha of the state police in connection with a drug investigation, as reported by India Today NE.
Assam's Special Task Force (STF) has taken into custody Lance Naik Kiran Sinha, a serving member of the Assam Police, on allegations of involvement in a drug‑related case. The arrest was reported by India Today NE, confirming that the STF acted on intelligence that linked the officer to illicit drug activities.
The STF, a specialized unit tasked with combating organized crime and narcotics trafficking in the state, disclosed that the operation was part of a broader effort to curb the growing drug menace in Assam. While details of the evidence remain undisclosed, the agency emphasized that the arrest underscores its commitment to enforce the law without fear or favour.
State authorities have not released further information regarding the specific charges or the progress of the investigation. The police department has indicated that standard procedural steps will be followed, and the case will be presented before a court of law in due course.
The STF, a specialized unit tasked with combating organized crime and narcotics trafficking in the state, disclosed that the operation was part of a broader effort to curb the growing drug menace in Assam. While details of the evidence remain undisclosed, the agency emphasized that the arrest underscores its commitment to enforce the law without fear or favour.
State authorities have not released further information regarding the specific charges or the progress of the investigation. The police department has indicated that standard procedural steps will be followed, and the case will be presented before a court of law in due course.