KATRA: Reasi Police arrested a man and recovered 7.8 grams of heroin during routine checking and frisking at PCP Nomain in Katra on Wednesday as part of its ongoing drive against drug trafficking and substance abuse.
According to police, a naka party from Police Station Katra was conducting vehicle checks and frisking pedestrians at around 4:30 pm when a man travelling on foot from Domail towards Katra was intercepted.
During his personal search, police recovered a transparent polythene pouch containing heroin from the right pocket of his trousers. The contraband weighed 7.8 grams, including the polythene pouch.
The accused was identified as Madan Lal, son of Makholi Ram, a resident of Kadmal in Tehsil Katra, Reasi district.
Police said the contraband was seized on the spot and the accused was arrested. FIR No. 331/2026 under Sections 8/21/22 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has been registered at Police Station Katra.
Further investigation is underway to ascertain the source of the contraband and establish possible links.
Reasi Police reiterated its commitment to combating drug trafficking and urged the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in the fight against substance abuse.
