KATRA, OCT 22: Intensifying its crackdown on drug trafficking, Katra Police arrested a man and recovered 7.8 grams of heroin during routine checking and frisking at the checking post Nomain, in Reasi district on Wednesday. The recovery was made during a naka operation aimed at detecting illegal activities and preventing the movement of narcotic substances in the area.
According to police, at around 4:30 pm, a naka party from Police Station Katra was conducting vehicle checking and frisking pedestrians at PCP Nomain. During the operation, a person travelling on foot from Domail towards Katra was intercepted for checking. Upon his personal search, police recovered a transparent polythene pouch containing a substance suspected to be heroin 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, son of Makholi Ram, a resident of Kadmal, Tehsil Katra, District Reasi. Following the recovery, the contraband was seized on the spot and the accused was taken into custody.
In connection with the incident, FIR Number 331/2026 under Sections 8, 21 and 22 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has been registered at Police Station Katra. Further investigation is underway to establish the source of the recovered narcotics, trace the possible supply chain and ascertain whether any other individuals are linked to the case.
The action forms part of Reasi Police’s ongoing anti-narcotics campaign, with checking and surveillance measures being intensified to curb the transportation and distribution of illegal drugs. Police are continuing efforts to identify suspected drug trafficking networks and take legal action against those found involved in narcotics-related offences.
Reasi Police has reiterated its commitment to combating the drug menace and urged members of the public to share credible information about drug trafficking and substance abuse with the authorities. Police have also appealed for public cooperation in strengthening collective efforts to protect communities, particularly the youth, from the harmful consequences of drug abuse.
