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| Nabbed with Rs 70 Lakh Heroin, a family from RS Pura’s Tanda village running cross-border narcotics network | | Mother already arrested in Punjab; financial investigation initiated to uncover drug money trail | |  Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, July 10: In a significant breakthrough against the rising drug menace in the region, Jammu Police on Wednesday busted an active and well-organized interstate narcotic smuggling racket allegedly being operated by a brother-sister duo from Tanda village in RS Pura. The duo is suspected to have been working in close coordination with cross-border drug syndicates, raising serious concerns over the growing nexus between local traffickers and handlers operating from across the international border.
During a routine naka (checkpoint) operation at Balol Naka in the Miran Sahib area, the police intercepted two suspects riding a scooty. A thorough search led to the recovery of approximately 550 grams of heroin (Chitta) concealed in their possession. The seized narcotics are valued at around Rs 70 lakh in the illegal market, marking one of the biggest recent seizures by the local police.
The arrested accused have been identified as:
Gurjeet Singh, son of Avtar Singh
Navneet Kour, daughter of Avtar Singh
Both are residents of Village Tanda, RS Pura, and are siblings.
The two were apprehended while transporting the contraband on a scooty bearing registration number JK02DA-9805, which has also been seized.
Initial interrogation of the duo has revealed startling facts pointing towards their involvement in an interstate and possibly cross-border narcotic distribution network. According to sources within the police, the accused were allegedly working under the instructions of drug lords based in Punjab and across the international border, who coordinated the supply of heroin to be distributed within Jammu and adjoining areas.
This case is being seen as part of a broader pattern wherein smaller courier modules operated by local families or youth are used to transport narcotics smuggled in from across the border, particularly from Pakistan, via Punjab.
What makes this case particularly alarming is that it’s not an isolated incident within the family. The accused duo’s mother, Rajinder Kour, wife of Avtar Singh, was recently arrested by Punjab Police in June 2025 in connection wi "The accused were allegedly working under the instructions of drug lords based in Punjab and across the international border, who coordinated the supply of heroin to be distributed within Jammu and adjoining areas."
Following their arrest, a case has been registered under FIR No. 91/2025 at Police Station Miran Sahib under the stringent provisions of the NDPS Act — Sections 8, 21, 22, 29, and 60, which deal with possession, trafficking, and conspiracy in narcotics-related offences.
The operation was conducted under the leadership of Inspector Jai Paul Sharma, SHO Miran Sahib, and PSI Ajesh Singh Jamwal, under the close supervision of SDPO RS Pura and SP Headquarters Jammu. The prompt and coordinated action has been widely appreciated within law enforcement circles.
Jammu Police has launched a comprehensive investigation to uncover the entire supply chain of the drug module. Teams are currently examining both backward linkages (source of procurement) and forward linkages (intended receivers and local distribution network).
Special focus is being laid on identifying contacts in Punjab and any communication or financial transactions pointing to handlers in Pakistan. Technical surveillance, mobile data analysis, and examination of financial records are being undertaken to build a watertight case and track drug proceeds.
A parallel financial probe has also been initiated to trace and freeze any illegal assets or bank accounts linked to narcotics earnings, in coordination with enforcement agencies.
In a public statement, the Jammu Police reiterated its zero-tolerance policy against drug peddling and urged citizens to actively cooperate by sharing tip-offs related to narcotics movement in their neighborhoods.
“This arrest is a warning to all those who think they can operate in the shadows. Our commitment to making Jammu drug-free is unwavering. We appeal to the public to help us root out this menace, especially to save our younger generation from falling prey to addiction,” said a senior police official.
This case once again highlights the need for inter-agency coordination, strict surveillance at border districts, and community awareness to tackle the growing threat of drug trafficking in Jammu & Kashmir. |
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