Early Times Report REASI, Feb 14: In its continued drive against narcotics and illegal activities, Reasi Police apprehended a person and recovered contraband substances during routine patrolling at Katra. On 13-02-2026, while conducting patrolling on a flying squad vehicle, the police party reached near Hari Singh Chowk. There, they noticed a person coming from Varun Chowk towards Railway Station, Katra, who upon seeing the police vehicle tried to conceal himself, raising suspicion. Sensing foul play, the police party swiftly moved into action and apprehended the individual. During questioning, he disclosed his identity as Ashok Kumar S/O Late Sh. Durga Dass R/O near Bhumika Mandir, Nelay, Tehsil Katra, District Reasi. Upon search, approximately 29 grams of Ganja-like substance and 03 quarters of JK Special Desi Whisky were recovered from his possession. On this, a FIR has been registered at Police Station Katra under relevant sections of law, and further investigation is underway. The whole operation was carried out by SHO P/S Katra Insp. Ranjeet Singh Rao, under the close supervision of SDPO Katra Dr. Bhishm Dubey, JKPS and SP Katra Vipan Chandran, JKPS. SSP Reasi Paramvir Singh-JKPS reiterated commitment to maintaining law and order and appeals to the public to cooperate in the fight against drug abuse and illegal activities. |