JAMMU: In a major success in the ongoing war against drugs, Jammu Police achieved a significant breakthrough after arresting three drug peddlers and recovering 170 grams of heroin (Chitta) along with two sharp-edged weapons in R.S. Pura.
The operation was conducted by a team of Police Station R.S. Pura led by PSI Shahid Majeed Runyal (No.245686/GEC), under the supervision of SHO R.S. Pura, Inspector Ravi Singh Parihar.
The team was on routine patrolling near Daljeet Chowk when they intercepted a suspicious Fortuner vehicle bearing registration number T1224DL0672D. Sensing police presence, the occupants attempted to flee, but were swiftly stopped and apprehended.
The detained individuals were identified as:
- Pritam Singh @ Sethi, S/o Mohan Singh, R/o Jerda, Tehsil Ramgarh, District Samba
- Narayan Sharma @ Shunna, S/o Brita Lal Sharma, R/o Vijaypur, Ward No.1, District Samba
- Jaspreet Kour @ Preeti, W/o Narayan Singh, R/o Ward No.1, Vijaypur, District Samba
During personal searches, police recovered 06.92 grams of heroin-like substance from Narayan Sharma, 07.12 grams from Pritam Singh, and 03.08 grams from Jaspreet Kour. A further search of the vehicle led to the seizure of an additional 152 grams of heroin along with two sharp-edged weapons (toka and khokhri), taking the total recovery to 170 grams of heroin.
Following the recovery, FIR No.229/2025 U/S 8/21/22/29/60 NDPS Act was registered at Police Station R.S. Pura. All three accused were arrested on the spot. Investigations are underway to trace the broader supply network, financial links, and other persons involved in the illegal trade.
Reaffirming its strong stance, Jammu Police reiterated its zero-tolerance policy against drugs and organized crime, stating that efforts will continue to safeguard youth and build a drug-free society through aggressive and sustained action.
