Daijiworld Media Network - Jammu
Jammu, Jan 12: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday arrested an alleged drug peddler in Jammu district and recovered heroin from his possession, marking another step in the ongoing crackdown on narcotics trafficking in the region.
According to police officials, the arrest was made as part of a targeted operation carried out by Police Station City Jammu following specific and reliable intelligence inputs. Acting under sustained surveillance, a team from IC Police Post Residency Road, led by PSI Aaqib Lateef, along with officers from Hari Market and Police Station City, intercepted and detained the suspect on January 10, 2026.
The accused has been identified as Chanchal Singh, son of Thakur Anar Singh, a resident of Shastri Nagar, Jammu. During a routine check, police recovered approximately five grams of heroin from his possession. A car bearing registration number HR26BD/2045 was also seized at the spot. Singh was taken into custody immediately, and the contraband was confiscated in accordance with legal procedures.
Following the seizure, a case was registered against the accused under Sections 8, 21, and 22 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at Police Station City.
Police officials said investigations are ongoing to trace both forward and backward links connected to the drug supply chain. The operation was conducted under the supervision of senior officers, including the SP City North, SDPO City North, and the Station House Officer of Police Station City.
Reiterating its commitment to combating drug-related crimes, Jammu Police emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards narcotics trafficking and appealed to the public to remain alert and share information that could help curb drug abuse.
Authorities noted that law enforcement agencies across Jammu and Kashmir have intensified operations not only against drug peddlers and smugglers but also against individuals involved in hawala transactions and other illegal financial activities. Officials believe proceeds from such unlawful networks are often diverted to support terrorist activities in the Union Territory.
As part of these measures, police have also begun attaching properties linked to drug trafficking and hawala rackets after securing court approvals. Individuals involved in such activities are being detained under stringent laws, including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).