29/10/2025
Police Arrest Narcotics Offender, Recover Heroin-Like Substance in Katra
Reasi, October 28, 2025:
In a significant action against the growing drug menace, District Police Reasi apprehended a suspected narcotics offender and recovered 2.010 grams of heroin-like substance from his possession in Katra.
According to officials, the incident took place on the evening of October 27, 2025, when a routine patrol team from Police Station Katra was conducting security checks on Stadium Road, Katra. During checking, police personnel intercepted a suspicious person traveling from Balni towards Katra. Upon frisking, officers recovered a heroin-like substance from him.
The accused identified himself as Harish Thakur, son of Des Raj Thakur, resident of Sukalghati, Tehsil Bhomag, District Reasi, currently residing at Railway Road, Katra.
Following the recovery, police registered a case under FIR No. 290/2025 U/S 8/21/22 NDPS Act at Police Station Katra. The suspect was arrested on the spot. Authorities have launched a detailed investigation to trace the source of the contraband and identify others potentially linked with the illegal supply network.
The operation was conducted under the leadership of SHO Police Station Katra, Insp. Khyatiman Khajuria, with close supervision of SDPO Katra Dr. Bhishm Dubey, JKPS, and SP Katra Sh. Vipan Chandran, JKPS.
SSP Reasi, Sh. Paramvir Singh, JKPS reiterated the district police’s commitment to combating drug trafficking and anti-social elements. He appealed to citizens to support law enforcement by sharing information related to drug trade and suspicious activities to help make Reasi district drug-free.