Udhampur , March 25, 2026 : In a continued crackdown on narcotics, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday arrested four alleged drug peddlers in separate operations across Udhampur district and recovered heroin from their possession.
According to officials, at Tikri along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, a private car was intercepted during checking, leading to the arrest of Sunil Sharma and Mohan Lal. A total of 5.44 grams of heroin was recovered from them.
In another operation at a highway checkpoint in Rehambal, Nazir Ahmad Shah, a resident of Baramulla, was apprehended after 8.98 grams of heroin was recovered from his vehicle.
Additionally, Arun Singh, a resident of Shiv Nagar, was arrested during patrolling in the Battalbalian industrial area, with 2.98 grams of heroin recovered from his possession.
Police said all four accused have been booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act), and further investigation is underway to trace links in the drug network.
The operation reflects intensified efforts by law enforcement agencies to curb drug trafficking and ensure a drug-free society in the region.
