 Early Times Report
REASI, May 21: Continuing its relentless drive under "Ek Yudh Nashe Ke Virudh" against drug peddling in the district, Reasi Police achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting a drug smuggler during a night patrol between May 20 and 21, 2025.
The accused, identified as Jamaat Ali @ Biniya S/O Abdul Haq, caste Gujjar R/O Padoh Khairi, Katra, was intercepted by a police team of Police Station Katra while he was moving on foot from the Kakryal side towards Katra. During his search, police recovered 270 Tramadol tablets and 2870 Alprazolam tablets concealed in a plastic sack he was carrying.
The accused was immediately taken into custody, and a case FIR No. 145/2025 U/S 8/21/22 NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Katra. Investigation into the case is underway.
The whole operation led by 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 continues to follow a multipronged strategy to curb drug abuse - by organizing awareness programmes across the district and taking strong legal action against drug peddlers, including booking them under the PITNDPS Act. Additionally, the department has launched an Anti-Drug Helpline: 9070907017, where citizens can anonymously report drug-related activities. The identity of informants will be kept confidential.
SSP Reasi Paramvir Singh (JKPS), while sending a strong message to those involved in drug trade, stated: "There is no place for drug peddlers in Reasi. Those indulging in such illegal activities must shun this path immediately, or they will be dealt with a firm and iron hand."
Reasi Police remains committed to ensuring a drug-free society and safeguarding the future of its youth. |
