 Early Times Report
REASI, Aug 6: In view of enhanced security arrangements ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, Reasi Police has intensified surveillance and checking operations across the district. As part of these proactive measures, a flash checking naka was established at Stadium Road by the Police team of Police Station Katra.
During the naka checking, one suspicious individual coming on foot towards Katra was intercepted. He was identified as Vicky Singh S/O Poppy Singh R/O Ward No. 12/B, Bazigar Basti, Dhuri, District Sangrur, Punjab. On thorough search, 4.700 grams of heroin-like substance, one sharp-edged weapon (Khokri), and cash amounting to Rs 15,000 were recovered from his possession.
In this regard, a case FIR No. 223/2025 under sections 8/21/22 of the NDPS Act and 4/25 Arms Act has been registered at Police Station Katra. The accused has been taken into custody, and further investigation is in progress to unearth the backward and forward links of the drug network.
The accused is believed to be an inter-state drug peddler and was likely attempting to push narcotics into the holy town of Katra.
The operation was conducted under the leadership of SHO P/S Katra Insp. Khyatimaan Khajuria under the supervision of SDPO Katra Dr. Bhishm Dubey, JKPS and SP Katra Vipan Chandran-JKPS.
Reasi Police under the leadership of SSP Reasi Paramvir Singh - JKPS is committed to keeping the district drug-free and safe for all, especially during the ongoing security buildup for Independence Day. Strict surveillance, intensified checking, and zero tolerance against drugs and illegal arms will continue. |
