Six alleged drug peddlers arrested in Jammu and Kashmir during coordinated police operations across Reasi, Poonch and Jammu districts, officials confirmed on Sunday.
POONCH MIRROR NEWS DESK APRIL 5, 2026
Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested six suspected drug peddlers in a series of coordinated operations across multiple districts, officials said.
Four of the arrests were made in the Katra area of Reasi district after several videos circulated on social media allegedly showing the sale of narcotic substances in the old Daroor market. Acting on the footage, police launched a swift operation, leading to the detention of four individuals.
A police officer said banned tablets were recovered during the operation. The suspects have been identified as Rishpal Singh, Uttam Singh, Sehal Lal all residents of Katra and Joginder Singh, a resident of Kanjali. Legal proceedings have been initiated against them, police added.
In a separate operation in the Mandi area of Poonch district, police arrested another suspect, Iftikhar Hussain, during routine checking. Officials said 8.80 grams of heroin were recovered from his possession.
Meanwhile, in Jammu district, police apprehended a sixth suspect, Uttra Kumar Suryavanshi, a resident of Chhattisgarh, near Karlop bridge in the Gajansoo area. Approximately one kilogram of cannabis was seized during the operation.
Police said cases have been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and further investigations are ongoing.
Authorities reiterated their commitment to curbing drug trafficking in the region and urged the public to share information about illegal activities.
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