Reasi, September 3:
The Reasi police arrested a drug peddler during a routine checkpoint in Katra and recovered 6.9 grams of heroin from him.
On 02.09.2026 at about 11:50 PM, the patrolling / naka party of Katra Police Station apprehended Altaf Hussain of Banganga, Tehsil Katra, District Reasi during routine checking at Masjid Chowk near New Bus Stand in Katra. He was coming from Jammu towards Katra.
On searching him, 6.9 grams of heroin was recovered in a poly pouch from the left pocket of his jeans.
The accused could not give any satisfactory answer about his possession of the contraband. Subsequently, a case was registered at the Katra Police Station.
Further investigations are underway.
