Kishtwar (Jammu): Acting on specific intel,
police here have arrested two drug-peddlers and seized
consignments of heroin and cannabis from them, an official
said today.
One person was arrested when he tried to escape after
being signaled to stop for checking in the Gangyal area here
last evening, the officer said. The man was chased down
successfully and 10 grams of heroin was found in his
possession, he said.
A case was registered at Gangyal police station and an
investigation launched, he said, adding that the accused
disclosed he had brought the narcotic drug from Punjab with
plans to sell it in the district.
"More arrests and recoveries are expected as there is a
possibility that more people are involved," the officer said.
In another incident, police intercepted Tulsi Dass near
Banglow Chowk in the district and seized 1.5 kg of cannabis
from him yesterday, he added.
A case was registered and investigation was underway, the
officer said.
