Jammu, Jul 01: In a major crackdown on the narcotics trade, Miran Sahib Police today arrested seven suspected drug peddlers and seized 160 grams of heroin-like substance, sharp-edged weapons, cash, and mobile phones during routine patrol and checking operations. A Swift Dzire vehicle used by the accused was also confiscated.
The arrests took place when police personnel, engaged in area domination duties, intercepted a group exhibiting suspicious behavior. Upon searching the individuals and the vehicle, authorities recovered the heroin-like substance, two Tokas (sharp-edged weapons), five mobile phones, and ₹7,000 in cash.
The arrested men have been identified as Mohd Mansha from Ghandhu Chack Phallian Mandal, Mohd Saleem from Hatli More Kathua, Mohd Kabir and Mohd Mushtaq from Kanskhassan Reasi, Lal Hussain from Alwara Phallian Mandal, Anil Kumar from Thalwal Phallian Mandal, and Asif Ali from Gujjar Nagar, Jammu.
An FIR (No. 85/2025) has been registered at Miran Sahib Police Station under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and the Arms Act. Police say further investigation is underway to identify the supply routes, financial links, and larger network behind the operation.
The crackdown was led by SHO Inspector Jai Paul Sharma under the supervision of SDPO R S Pura and SP Headquarters Jammu.
Jammu Police have urged residents to report any drug-related activity in their neighborhoods. The department reiterated its commitment to eradicating the drug menace through community cooperation and sustained enforcement.
