Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 8: Police nabbed a narcotic smuggler and recovered heroin worth several thousands from his possession in Gangyal
As per police sources, a team from Gangyal police station during patrolling asked a pedestrian to stop for checking as he was moving under suspicious grounds.
On seeing police team, the accused tried to escape, but the cops chased and nabbed him.
During checking, police recovered 4 grams of heroin worth several thousands from his possession and arrested him.
The accused has been identified as Harpal Siungh, son of Assa Singh, a resident of Bhour Camp.
A case under FIR Number 166/15 under Section 8/21 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has been registered at Gangyal police station and investigation started.
Police team led by SHO Gangyal Inspector Ajay Jamwal made the arrest under the supervision of SDPO South Sachin Gupta, SP South Shahzad Ahmad Salaria and SSP Jammu Uttam Chand.