Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Dec 1: Kathua police continuing its war against drugs to eradicate the drugs menace and recovered/seized approximately 40.26 grams of heroin (Chitta) like narcotics at Khokhyal area of Police Post (PP) Nagri Parole, and arrested one person in this connection.
Police said that on Thursday a police team led by PSI, Ranbhir Singh in charge PP Nagri Parole under the supervision of DySP Headquarters Kathua, Manjeet Singh and Inspector, Ajay Singh Chib, SHO PS Kathua laid down a routine naka/patrolling at Khokhyal area. During naka checking they apprehended one suspect namely Lakshmi Dass alias Chacha son of Nek Ram of Chak Drab Khan tehsil and district Kathua who was found roaming under suspicious circumstances at Khokhyal area of Nagri Parole. On his physical search, approximately 40.26 grams of heroin (Chitta) like narcotics was recovered from his possession. Thereafter all the recovered narcotics approximately 40.26 grams heroin was seized and one person was arrested on the spot. A case FIR No. 507/2023 U/S’s 8/21/22/ NDPS Act stands registered at P/S Kathua and further investigation is under process.
District police Kathua seeks support from the local people of the area to share information about drug peddling by dialling Helpline 100 or 8492822100 and assured that their identity will be kept confidential.
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