14/11/2025
*DISTRICT POLICE REASI FOILS DRUG SMUGGLING BID; PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES SEIZED, ACCUSED ARRESTED*
*Reasi, November 14, 2025:* In line with the intensified security and anti-narcotics measures across the district, Reasi Police today achieved a success by intercepting and arresting a drug peddler, thereby preventing a substantial quantity of psychotropic substances from reaching the youth.
Acting on the directions to maintain heightened vigil, a special Naka was established in the jurisdiction of P/S Katra at P*P Serli. During checking, one pedestrian approaching Katra from the Panthal side was stopped for verification. On questioning, he revealed his identity as Bilu S/O Punjabu R/O Ladha, Tehsil Mongri, District Udhampur, presently working as a sweeper at Railway Station Katra.
Due to his suspicious behavior, the police team conducted a thorough search. He was found carrying a red-coloured carry bag and upon checking it, the police recovered a massive quantity of psychotropic substances which included 108 strips of Alprazolam Tablets IP 0.5mg (Alprarpal) containing a total of 1080 tablets and 1 box of Tramadol Hydrochloride Capsules IP (Tramol-50) containing 30 strips with 300 capsules.
The accused failed to produce any valid justification or documentation for possessing these controlled substances.
Taking prompt action, Case FIR No. 312/2025 U/S 8/21/22 NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Katra. The accused has been arrested and further investigation is underway to ascertain the source of the consignment and identify other individuals involved in this illegal trade.
The entire operation was carried out by 𝗦𝗛𝗢 𝗣/𝗦 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽. 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗷𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵 𝗥𝗮𝗼, 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗗𝗣𝗢 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗗𝗿. 𝗕𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗲𝘆, 𝗝𝗞𝗣𝗦 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗣 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗦𝗵. 𝗩𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗻, 𝗝𝗞𝗣𝗦.
𝗦𝗦𝗣 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶 𝗦𝗵. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘃𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵, 𝗝𝗞𝗣𝗦 reiterates its firm commitment to eradicate the menace of drugs and safeguard the youth from narcotics abuse. Strict action shall continue against all those involved in the drug trafficking network.
