J&K: Two Inter-State Drug Suppliers Arrested In Kathua

JAMMU, Sep 10: Police have arrested two inter-state drug suppliers and established the backward linkages of a narcotics network in Kathua district, recovering 80 grams of heroin-like substance in fresh seizures and taking the total recovery in the case to 515 grams, officials said.

The case was registered at Police Station Billawar, where police had earlier recovered 435 grams of heroin-like substance.

During further investigation, a police team launched a covert operation to identify and apprehend those involved in the backward linkages of the drug supply network. Searches were conducted at several locations in Kathua and adjoining areas as well as in Punjab, with the help of technical inputs and human intelligence.

During the operation, police apprehended Abinash Kumar, a resident of Kathua, and recovered 53 grams of heroin-like substance from his possession.

During questioning, Kumar disclosed the involvement of another accused, identified as Jagmohan Singh of Amritsar. The police team subsequently apprehended Singh and recovered 27 grams of heroin-like substance from his possession.

Both accused have been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into the backward linkages of the narcotics smuggling case, officials said.

With the latest recoveries totalling 80 grams, the overall quantity of heroin-like substance seized in the case has reached 515 grams, police said. (Agencies)