SAMBA, May 27: Continuing its intensified drive against drug trafficking under the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, Samba Police arrested an alleged drug peddler and recovered approximately 3.11 grams of heroin-like substance, commonly known as “Chitta”, from his possession in the jurisdiction of Police Station Bari Brahmana.
According to police officials, a team from Samba Police was conducting routine patrolling in the Bari Brahmana area when they intercepted a pedestrian moving suspiciously from Lane No. 4 Bari Brahmana towards Hallmark Factory.
During checking, the police recovered approximately 3.11 grams of heroin-like substance from the possession of the accused.
The arrested individual has been identified as Mohd Aslam, son of Hakam Din and resident of Balole Khad, Tehsil Bari Brahmana, district Samba. The contraband substance was seized on the spot and the accused was taken into custody.
Police have registered FIR No. 137/2026 under Sections 8/21/22 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Bari Brahmana and initiated further investigation into the matter.
Samba Police reiterated its commitment towards eradicating the menace of drug abuse and trafficking from society and appealed to the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in making Jammu and Kashmir drug-free.