Guwahati: A bus driver of a private school in Guwahati was arrested by the Chandmari Police from the Krishna Nagar area after locals accused him of being a drug peddler.

As per reports, the accused person has been identified as Nitumoni Kalita, a driver working for a private school in the Chandmari area.

Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge!

Also Read: Assam: Government to invest Rs 1000 crore for development of sports infra

He was apprehended by locals of the area based on allegations of him being involved in drug peddling.

On being apprehended, he told the crowd that he only consumes certain drugs but was not a peddler.

Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge!

However, locals called the police and handed him over.

Also Read: Assam: Rs 50 cr package announced for flood-ravaged Dima Hasao, 590 affected families to get Rs 2 lakh each

The police found three vials of suspected heroin from the accused along with a syringe.

He was booked by the NDPS Act and further investigations of him being involved in the illegal drug trade have been initiated.