Jammu, 22 September :- In a major breakthrough against narco-terror and drug trafficking, Jammu Police, South Zone, has busted a drug peddling network and arrested three accused persons, recovering a commercial quantity of heroin (280.5 grams) along with electronic weighing machines.
The seizure marks a strong step in the ongoing war against drugs.On 20.09.2025, during checking at a naka (checkpoint) at Railway Pulli, Narwal, one accused, identified as Vishal S/o Ajay R/o Ludhiana, A/P Rajeev Nagar, was apprehended. Upon his search, 265 grams of heroin (Chitta) and one electronic weighing machine were recovered.Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of two more accused persons, a husband-wife duo: Gogi S/o Neep Ram R/o Rajeev Nagar, Narwal, Reema W/o Gogi R/o Rajeev Nagar, Narwal, JammuFrom their possession, 15 grams of heroin and one more electronic weighing machine were recovered.
A case under FIR No. 279/2025 U/S 8/21/22/29 NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Bahu Fort.The recovery is part of a larger crackdown by Sub Division East in hotspots like Rajeev Nagar, Qasim Nagar etc, which in last 08 months has achieved remarkable results:
31 FIRs registered under the NDPS Act •1 kg 183 grams of heroin recovered (worth ₹2–3 crore in the international market) • 10 kg of Ganja seized • 35 accused persons arrested • 220 individuals booked under preventive actions for drug-related activitiesThese numbers underline the sustained efforts by Jammu Police to dismantle the deep-rooted drug menace in Rajeev Nagar
The action was executed by SHO Bahu Fort and ICPP Narwal, assisted by PSI Irshad Ahmed, under the supervision of SDPO City East and SP City South Jammu, with overall command and guidance from SSP Jammu.The source and intended destination of the recovered contraband are being probed, with efforts underway to unearth both backward and forward linkages. A financial investigation has also been initiated to identify and seize the proceeds of drug trafficking.
Jammu Police appeals to the citizens to extend their cooperation in building a drug-free society by: Sharing information on drug trafficking or suspicious activities in their areas. • Encouraging youth to stay away from drugs and illegal activities. • Standing united with police efforts to eradicate this social evil.With public cooperation, Jammu Police remains determined to curb the drug menace and protect the future of the youth.
