Early Times Report
REASI, Oct 22: Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking and substance abuse, Reasi Police apprehended a person and recovered 7.8 grams of heroin at PCP Nomain, Katra, during routine checking and frisking.
On 21.10.2026, at about 1630 hours, a naka party of Police Station Katra was conducting vehicle checking and frisking pedestrians at PCP Nomain. During the checking, one person proceeding on foot from Domail towards Katra was intercepted and subjected to frisking. During his search, a transparent polythene pouch containing heroin was recovered from the right pocket of his trousers. The recovered contraband weighed 7.8 grams, including the polythene pouch.
The accused was identified as Madan Lal S/o Makholi Ram R/o Kadmal, Tehsil Katra, District Reasi.
In this regard, FIR No. 331/2026 U/S 8/21/22 NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Katra. The contraband was seized on the spot and the accused has been arrested. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the source of the contraband and examine other possible links.
Reasi Police reiterates its commitment to combating drug trafficking and urges the public to cooperate with the police in the collective fight against the drug menace. |
