Jammu, Oct 6 (GNS): Police Station Arnia has arrested two persons with a pistol and heroin during a surprise naka at Tamala Bridge, Arnia.
In a handout to GNS, the police said that on 03 October at about 2245 hours, two persons travelling on a motorcycle were intercepted by the naka party.
During search, police recovered from Rahul Kumar S/o Rishipal Chand R/o Trewa – 264 grams of heroin-like substance including packing material, one silver-coloured pistol stated to be of Beretta type, two magazines and four live rounds.
From Ajay Kumar S/o Mangal Dass R/o Talhar, Tehsil Arnia, District Jammu – 276 grams of heroin-like substance including packing material was recovered.
Accordingly, FIR No. 64/2026 U/S 8/21/22/29 NDPS Act & 3/25 Arms Act was registered at Police Station Arnia and investigation was taken up.
During sustained questioning, another person identified as Ajay Kumar @ Sam was arrested and 464 gms opium resin and 13.3 gm heroin was recovered from him. He is being questioned regarding the source and procurement of the recovered narcotics.
On the basis of further investigation, one Jaganpreet Randhawa @ Jaggi was arrested from Punjab suspected to be a forward link.
Further investigations are on to unearth the entire nexus.(GNS)
