 Early Times Report
REASI, May 23: its continued crusade against drug trafficking under the flagship campaign "Ek Yudh Nashe Ke Virudh," Reasi Police has achieved a major success by arresting two drug peddlers and recovering a total of 4.56 grams of heroin-like substance in Katra.
Acting swiftly on intelligence, a police party from Police Station Katra intercepted a suspicious Scooty bearing registration number JK20A-3371. During checking and frisking, the team recovered 2.360 grams of heroin-like substance from the rider identified as Kahar Singh S/O Baldev Singh R/O Migrant Colony, Talwara and 2.200 grams from the pillion rider Kuljeet Singh S/O Sher Singh R/O Chiladh, Arnas A/P Gran Morh, Reasi.
Both accused were immediately taken into custody. In this regard, a case FIR No. 147/2025 U/S 8/21/22/29 NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Katra and investigation is underway.
The operation was led by SHO P/S Katra Insp. Khyatimaan Khajuria, under the close supervision of SDPO Katra Dr Bhishm Dubey (JKPS) and SP Katra Vipan Chandran (JKPS).
Reasi Police continues its multi-pronged strategy to combat drug menace by intensifying legal action against offenders and simultaneously spreading awareness across the district. Strict provisions under the PITNDPS Act are also being invoked against habitual offenders.
To further strengthen community participation, Reasi Police has launched a dedicated Anti-Drug Helpline (9070907017). Citizens are encouraged to report drug-related activities anonymously. The identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential.
SSP Reasi Paramvir Singh (JKPS), in a stern message to drug traffickers, stated "There is no space for drug peddlers in Reasi. Anyone found involved in such illicit activities will be dealt with strictly under law. We are committed to safeguarding our youth and creating a drug-free society."
Reasi Police remains resolute in its mission to eradicate drug abuse and protect the future generations. |
