25/08/2026
J&K POLICE KATHUA SEIZED APPROX. 09 GRAMS OF HE**IN (CHITTA) AT DHARAMKOT, BILLAWAR; 01 NARCO-SMUGGLER ARRESTED
KATHUA, 25 AUGUST 2026:* Continuing its efforts against the drug menace, J&K Police Kathua under the overall supervision of *SSP Kathua Ms. Mohita Sharma, IPS* recovered approx. *09 grams of He**in (Chitta)* like narcotic substance at Dharamkot, PS Billawar and arrested one narco-smuggler.
On *23/08/2026*, an information was received from reliable sources that one person namely *Neetan Kapoor S/o Manohar Lal R/o Ward No. 04 near Old Bus Stand, Billawar* was roaming in Dharamkot area for selling illicit narcotics. On this information, a case vide *FIR No. 171/2026 U/S 8/21/22 NDPS Act* was instantly registered at *PS Billawar*.
Meanwhile, acting swiftly, a police team of PS Billawar led by *SHO PS Billawar* under the supervision of *SP Ops Upper Kathua & SDPO Billawar* established a special naka at Dharamkot area. During naka checking, one person was seen roaming under suspicious circumstances. On seeing the police team, he tried to flee from the spot but the alert police team made hectic efforts and apprehended him. On questioning, he disclosed his name as: *Neetan Kapoor S/o Manohar Lal R/o Ward No. 04, Near Old Bus Stand, Billawar, Tehsil Billawar, Distt. Kathua* During his personal search, *09 grams of He**in (Chitta)* like substance and one mobile phone were recovered from his possession.
Further investigation is underway to unearth the forward and backward linkages involved in the supply chain of drugs in the area.
*Kathua Police again requests people of the area to come forward and share information about any such illicit activity with Police on 112 or 9858034100. Your identity will be kept confidential.*