 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 12: Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking and illegal possession of arms, Jammu Police arrested two persons during a patrolling operation in the Industrial Estate area of Digiana.
On 06.10.2026 at about 1745 hours, a police party of Police Post Digiana, led by I/C PP Digiana, was conducting patrolling near Highway Road, Pillar No. 91, opposite UCO Bank, Digiana. During patrolling, the police party noticed two persons moving suspiciously. On noticing the police presence, both persons attempted to change their direction and were subsequently apprehended.
During their search, the police recovered one pistol, a pocket digital weighing machine and approximately 100 grams of heroin-like substance from Vansh Sharma S/o Yog Raj Sharma, R/o Palli, Tehsil Bari Brahmana, District Samba. The substance was packed in a blue polythene and carried in a black-coloured round bag.
From Yogeshwar Singh S/o Jitender Singh, R/o Palli Tanda, Tehsil Bari Brahmana, District Samba, police recovered one country-made pistol (desi katta) and approximately 13 grams of heroin-like substance packed in black polythene.
The recovered contraband and weapons were taken into possession as per prescribed legal procedure. In this connection, FIR No. 277/2026 U/S 8/21/22/29 NDPS Act and 3/25 Arms Act has been registered at Police Station Gandhi Nagar, Jammu.
Further investigation is in progress to ascertain the source of the contraband and illegal weapons and to identify other persons, if any, involved in the network.
Jammu Police reiterates its commitment to taking strict action against drug trafficking and illegal possession of arms and urges the public to extend cooperation in keeping the society free from drugs and crime. |
