Early Times Report
REASI, Nov 4: In a significant success in its ongoing war against drug trafficking, Reasi Police has apprehended two suspected drug peddlers and recovered approximately 17.4 grams of heroin, along with cash amounting to Rs 26,640, a pocket-sized weighing machine and rolled aluminium foil paper during naka checking at Serli, Katra.
During the intervening night of 02/03 November 2026, a police party of Police Station Katra, while conducting routine patrolling and naka checking at Serli, intercepted a suspicious Swift car bearing registration number JK02CX7786 for checking.
During the thorough checking of the vehicle, the police party recovered approximately 17.4 grams of heroin, Rs 26,640 in cash, a pocket-sized weighing machine and rolled aluminium foil paper. The recovery of the contraband along with the weighing machine and other material raised suspicion of involvement in drug peddling activities.
The two occupants of the vehicle were identified as:
1. Farman Ali, S/o Nazir Mohd., R/o Janakha, Tehsil Dansal, District Jammu.
2. Shabina Bibi, D/o Mohd. Shafi, R/o Bathindi, District Jammu.
Both individuals failed to provide any satisfactory explanation regarding the possession of the recovered contraband and related material.
In this connection, FIR No. 338/2026 under Sections 8/21/22/25/29 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Katra. Further investigation has been set into motion to ascertain the source of the contraband, its intended destination and to identify other persons involved in the drug trafficking network.
Reasi Police remains steadfast in its resolve to dismantle drug trafficking networks and protect the youth from the menace of narcotics. Strict action against those involved in drug trafficking will continue. The general public is appealed to cooperate with Police and share credible information regarding drug peddling and substance abuse to help build a drug-free society. |
