Jammu, October 12: Authorities in Jammu have arrested three individuals in separate incidents, seizing narcotics and firearms, including two pistols and heroin. The operations underscore the ongoing efforts by the Jammu Police to curb illegal activities within the region.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that the first arrest occurred in the Miran Sahib area, where police intercepted a two-wheeler and recovered 15 grams of heroin. The owner of the vehicle, Shameem Begum, who is employed as a follower within the Police Department, was taken into custody. A case has been registered against her under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
The police spokesperson emphasized that this action demonstrates the Jammu Police’s commitment to enforcing the law impartially, regardless of an individual’s position or affiliation. An investigation is currently underway to trace the origin of the seized contraband and identify potential links within the supply network.
In a subsequent operation, police apprehended two suspected criminals in the Digiana Industrial Estate area. During a patrolling exercise, officers recovered two pistols and a significant quantity of heroin, totaling 113 grams, from their possession. The individuals have been identified as Vansh Sharma and Yogeshwar Singh, both residents of Bari Brahmana.
Searches revealed that Sharma was in possession of a pistol, a digital weighing machine, and 100 grams of heroin. Singh was found with a country-made pistol and 13 grams of heroin. Both individuals have been booked under relevant sections of the NDPS Act and the Arms Act. Further investigations are ongoing to ascertain the full scope of their alleged involvement in illegal drug trafficking and arms possession.
The Chenab Times News Desk