Kathua, November 9: Continuing its drive against drug trafficking under the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, Kathua Police has detained a habitual drug peddler under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, 1988, and lodged him in jail.
The accused, identified as Sandeep Sharma, son of Sat Paul, resident of Banhore, Tehsil Mahanpur, District Kathua, was detained by a police team from Police Station Billawar on November 9, following the execution of a detention warrant issued by the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, vide Order No. PITNDPS-68 of 2026 dated September 19, 2026.
According to police, the accused was involved in four NDPS cases registered at different police stations:
FIR No. 68/2019 under Sections 8/21/22 NDPS Act, Police Station Lakhanpur.
FIR No. 04/2022 under Sections 8/21/22/29 NDPS Act and Sections 4/25 Arms Act, Police Station Rajbagh.
FIR No. 127/2023 under Sections 8/21/22 NDPS Act, Police Station Billawar.
FIR No. 103/2026 under Sections 8/21/22 NDPS Act, Police Station Billawar.
Police said a detailed dossier was prepared against the accused and submitted to the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, seeking his detention under the PIT-NDPS Act to prevent his alleged involvement in further drug trafficking activities.
Following the issuance of the detention warrant, the police team executed the order and lodged the accused in jail.
Kathua Police reiterated its commitment to intensifying action against drug trafficking and working towards a drug-free society. The initiative has been appreciated by local residents.
Kathua Police Detain Drug Peddler Under PIT-NDPS Act, Lodge Him in Jail
Kathua Police Detain Drug Peddler Under PIT-NDPS Act, Lodge Him in Jail
Kathua, November 9: Continuing its drive against drug trafficking under the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, Kathua Police has detained a habitual drug peddler under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, 1988, and lodged him in jail.
The accused, identified as Sandeep Sharma, son of Sat Paul, resident of Banhore, Tehsil Mahanpur, District Kathua, was detained by a police team from Police Station Billawar on November 9, following the execution of a detention warrant issued by the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, vide Order No. PITNDPS-68 of 2026 dated September 19, 2026.
According to police, the accused was involved in four NDPS cases registered at different police stations:
FIR No. 68/2019 under Sections 8/21/22 NDPS Act, Police Station Lakhanpur.
FIR No. 04/2022 under Sections 8/21/22/29 NDPS Act and Sections 4/25 Arms Act, Police Station Rajbagh.
FIR No. 127/2023 under Sections 8/21/22 NDPS Act, Police Station Billawar.
FIR No. 103/2026 under Sections 8/21/22 NDPS Act, Police Station Billawar.
Police said a detailed dossier was prepared against the accused and submitted to the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, seeking his detention under the PIT-NDPS Act to prevent his alleged involvement in further drug trafficking activities.
Following the issuance of the detention warrant, the police team executed the order and lodged the accused in jail.
Kathua Police reiterated its commitment to intensifying action against drug trafficking and working towards a drug-free society. The initiative has been appreciated by local residents.
