Jammu Kashmir : Police Station Arnia has arrested four persons in connection with a narcotics and arms case, following the recovery of heroin-like substances, opium resin, a pistol, magazines and live ammunition during investigation.

According to police, a surprise naka was established at Tamala Bridge in Arnia on October 3, 2026. At around 10:45 pm, two persons travelling on a motorcycle were intercepted and searched.

Police said 264 grams of heroin-like substance, a silver-coloured pistol stated to be of Beretta type, two magazines and four live rounds were recovered from Rahul Kumar, a resident of Trewa. Another 276 grams of heroin-like substance was allegedly recovered from Ajay Kumar alias Rabb, a resident of Talhar in Arnia.

Following the recoveries, FIR No. 64/2026 was registered at Police Station Arnia under Sections 8/21/22/29 of the NDPS Act and Section 3/25 of the Arms Act, and an investigation was initiated.

During further questioning, police arrested another accused, Ajay Kumar alias Sam, from whom 464 grams of opium resin and 13.3 grams of heroin were allegedly recovered. Police said he is being questioned to establish the source and procurement network behind the narcotics.

Further investigation led to the arrest of Jaganpreet Randhawa alias Jaggi from Punjab, who is suspected by investigators to be a forward link in the alleged narcotics network.

Police said further investigation is underway to uncover the entire network and supply nexus involved in the case.

Report : Reshi Irshad