JAMMU: Police arrested two cross-border drug peddlers associated with a Pakistan-based drone-dropped narcotics module in J&K’s Kathua district and seized about 150g of heroin from them. Kathua Police registered a case and booked the duo under the NDPS Act.Police received information about an episode of drone-dropping along the J&K-Punjab border near Kathua’s Nagri area and launched an investigation. With the help of technical analysis and CCTV footage, the first accused, Jatin from Manwal in Pathankot, was arrested. Further probe led cops to Danish Dogra, a resident of Jakhbar in Kathua, cops said.Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were in contact with a Pakistan-based smuggler through VoIP calls and had received the consignment of heroin, which was to be sold to vulnerable youths for monetary gain, police stated. Further investigation was underway to uncover the entire smuggling network and forward linkages.Cops requested citizens to come forward with any information and cooperate with authorities in the war against drugs. Pakistan Continues To Ignore India’s Warning As Drones Return To Valley, Third Incident In Five Days End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Says India Pushes Reforms With Conviction, Not Compulsion; Poised To Drive Global Growth’Symbols Of British Empire’: PM Modi On North & South Block In 1st Address From Seva Teerth’Umar Bhar Yahi Bhool’: Yogi Adityanath Quotes Mirza Ghalib In UP Assembly To Target SP’s RecordBNP Demands Sheikh Hasina’s Extradition From India After Bangladesh Poll WinCongress Demands Union Minister Hardeep Puri Resignation Over Alleged Jeffrey Epstein Links RowPM Modi Speaks To BNP Chief Tarique Rahman, Congratulates On ‘Remarkable’ Bangladesh Poll Win6-Year-Old Dead, 5 Injured As Speeding Car Hits Pedestrians On Busy Lucknow Road; CCTV Shows HorrorKiren Rijiju Explains Why Modi Govt Paused Privilege Notice Against Rahul Gandhi After Dubey’s MoveTarique Rahman’s BNP Heads For Landslide In Bangladesh Election, Rivals Cry FoulPM Modi Unveils Seva Teerth, A New PMO Hub Marking Governance Shift In National Capital Delhi123PhotostoriesTop 5 real estate hotspots in Noida to watch in 2026Exclusive: Krushna Abhishek reacts to Sunita Ahuja’s allegations against mama Govinda, talks about Laughter Chefs 3’s success and working on The Great Indian Kapil ShowGalentine’s Day special: Iconic female friendships in Bollywood that define sisterhood6 Vastu mistakes that are silently blocking wealth in your home (don’t ignore number 4)5 national parks in India that are excellent for birdwatchingLove, in different landscapes: Hills, islands and desert skiesSeva Teerth opens doors: PM Modi launches new PMO complex in New Delhi – see picsAbs don’t equal healthy arteries: Doctor explains why appearance isn’t a health report card5 key features that make adventure bikes perfect for long-distance touring5 ways to remove pesticides from grapes and strawberries, tips for storage, and easy dishes123Hot PicksIT Stocks CrashGold Silver PricesBangladesh Election ResultsTelangana Municipal Elections ResultsIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingMarvel Rivals Season 6.5 Release dateErika KirkJohn Wick Game Release DateCatherine Polli Net WorthJonathan HorstKayla NicoleAnthony JoshuaChloe KimCardi BMax Muncy
JAMMU: Police arrested two cross-border drug peddlers associated with a Pakistan-based drone-dropped narcotics module in J&K’s Kathua district and seized about 150g of heroin from them. Kathua Police registered a case and booked the duo under the NDPS Act.Police received information about an episode of drone-dropping along the J&K-Punjab border near Kathua’s Nagri area and launched an investigation. With the help of technical analysis and CCTV footage, the first accused, Jatin from Manwal in Pathankot, was arrested. Further probe led cops to Danish Dogra, a resident of Jakhbar in Kathua, cops said.Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were in contact with a Pakistan-based smuggler through VoIP calls and had received the consignment of heroin, which was to be sold to vulnerable youths for monetary gain, police stated. Further investigation was underway to uncover the entire smuggling network and forward linkages.Cops requested citizens to come forward with any information and cooperate with authorities in the war against drugs.
