Udhampur Police successfully intercepted and arrested three individuals involved in narco-smuggling across three separate incidents, leading to the confiscation of more than 21 kg of poppy straw in the last three days.
Inspector Vijay Kumar, SHO PS Kud, led a police team in apprehending Ashok Kumar from Childi Kither, A/P Chenai. During a frisking operation, 11 kg 140 grams of poppy straw-like substance were discovered in his possession. A case (FIR No.38/2023) has been registered at Police Station Kud, and an investigation is underway.
In another incident at Police Station Rehambal, drug peddler Mohiteshwar Singh was arrested, and 3 kg 140 grams of contraband substance (poppy straw) were seized on 15.11.2023. A case has been registered in this regard.
Furthermore, in a case registered at Police Station Chenani, a Canter vehicle (registration no. PB 02CC 6877) was stopped for checking.
Approximately 7 kg of poppy straw-like substance was found during the inspection, leading to the arrest of Gurpreet Singh from Amritsar, Punjab. Case FIR No. 163/2023 U/S 8/15 NDPS has been registered at PS Chenani, and investigations are ongoing.
Udhampur Police encourages the public to report any instances of drug peddling or crimes to the nearest police station or by dialing 01992-276915. The general public of Udhampur town is urged to collaborate with Udhampur Police in eradicating the menace of drugs from society.
