Akhnoor Police Arrest Drug Peddler, Recover 15–16 Grams of Heroin-Like Substance

Jammu, November 3: Akhnoor Police arrested an alleged drug peddler and recovered approximately 15–16 grams of a heroin-like substance during a crackdown on drug trafficking.
The accused has been identified as Ranjeet Singh alias Rishu, son of Kuldeep Singh, a resident of Balle Bagh, Tehsil Akhnoor, District Jammu.
In this connection, FIR No. 254/2026 under Sections 8/21/22 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Akhnoor, and the accused has been taken into custody.
Further investigation is underway to trace the source of the contraband and identify the forward and backward linkages of the drug supply network.
Akhnoor Police reiterated its commitment to taking strict action against drug trafficking and appealed to the public to cooperate with the police in eradicating the drug menace.