Reasi Police arrest six in NDPS case, seize heroin and weapons
Synopsis
Six persons were arrested near a government school in Guni Parthal, Reasi, as J&K Police seized 21.09 grams of heroin-like substance alongside a sword and two sharp-edged weapons — pointing to an organised drug network with criminal muscle. Several of the accused are habitual offenders with prior police records.
Key Takeaways
Reasi Police arrested six persons on 6 October 2026 in an NDPS case in the Guni Parthal area near Katra .
21.09 grams of heroin-like contraband was recovered along with a weighing machine and drug-trade paraphernalia.
A sword and two tokas (sharp-edged weapons) were seized from three of the six arrested persons.
316/2026 has been registered under the NDPS Act , BNS , and the Arms Act at Police Station Katra.
Some accused are habitual offenders with prior FIRs; investigation to trace the supply network is ongoing.
Reasi district Police in Jammu & Kashmir on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, arrested six persons in connection with an NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act case and recovered 21.09 grams of heroin-like contraband during a targeted anti-narcotics operation in the Guni Parthal area. The operation, conducted by a team from Police Station Katra, also led to the seizure of weapons and drug paraphernalia, police said in a statement.
How the Operation Unfolded
The police team was conducting a sustained drive against the illegal trade and distribution of narcotic drugs when they noticed a group of suspicious individuals near Government Middle School, Guni Parthal. Upon spotting the officers, the suspects allegedly attempted to flee the area. The team gave chase and successfully apprehended all six persons on the spot.
A search of the accused yielded 21.09 grams of heroin-like contraband, along with a weighing machine and other articles suspected to be linked to the illegal drug trade. Notably, a sword and two tokas — sharp-edged weapons — were also recovered from three of the arrested individuals, adding an arms angle to the narcotics case.
Who Was Arrested
The six persons arrested have been identified as Sanjay Kumar, son of Chain, resident of Didi Pangal; Ravi Kumar, son of Om Prakash, resident of Aghar Jitto; Mohan Singh, son of Suneet Singh, resident of Didi Pangal; Vikram Singh, son of Shankar Singh, resident of Didi Pangal; Randhir Singh, son of Sandokh Singh, resident of Parthal, Katra; and Pardeep Singh, son of Sandokh Singh, resident of Parthal, Katra. According to police records, some of the accused are habitual offenders with prior FIRs registered against them at Police Station Katra.
Charges Filed
A First Information Report has been registered as FIR No. 316/2026 at Police Station Katra under Sections 8, 21, 22 and 29 of the NDPS Act, Sections 132, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and Section 4/25 of the Arms Act. The case covers offences relating to narcotic possession, distribution, conspiracy, and unlawful weapon possession.
Investigation and Broader Context
Authorities said further investigation is underway to trace the source of the recovered contraband and identify other individuals who may be linked to the alleged drug supply network. This operation is part of a sustained anti-narcotics drive by Reasi Police, reflecting broader concerns about drug trafficking routes in the Jammu region. The recovery of weapons alongside narcotics suggests the network may carry an element of organised criminality, according to police. The matter is being probed comprehensively, with the origin of the supply chain a key line of inquiry.
Point of View
Not just supply logistics. With several accused already holding prior police records, this looks less like opportunistic street-level dealing and more like an entrenched local network. J&K's Jammu division has seen a pattern of drug seizures this year, and the recurring presence of habitual offenders in these cases raises questions about why repeat offenders remain operationally active. The ongoing probe into the supply chain is the critical next step — arrests without upstream disruption rarely dent trafficking networks.
NationPress
6 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Reasi NDPS case on 6 October 2026?
Reasi Police arrested six persons and recovered 21.09 grams of heroin-like contraband during an anti-narcotics operation in the Guni Parthal area near Katra. A sword and two sharp-edged weapons were also seized from three of the accused.
Who are the six persons arrested in the Reasi drug case?
The arrested persons are Sanjay Kumar, Ravi Kumar, Mohan Singh, Vikram Singh, Randhir Singh, and Pardeep Singh — all residents of areas around Didi Pangal, Aghar Jitto, and Parthal in the Katra region. Some of them are reportedly habitual offenders with prior FIRs at Police Station Katra.
What charges have been filed in the Reasi NDPS case?
FIR No. 316/2026 has been registered at Police Station Katra under Sections 8, 21, 22 and 29 of the NDPS Act, Sections 132, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and Section 4/25 of the Arms Act.
Why were weapons recovered in a narcotics case?
A sword and two tokas (sharp-edged weapons) were found in possession of three of the six arrested persons during the search. Police have included Arms Act charges in the FIR, suggesting the accused may have been carrying the weapons in connection with their alleged involvement in the drug trade.
What is the current status of the investigation?
All six accused have been arrested and the investigation is ongoing. Police are working to trace the source of the seized contraband and identify other persons who may be part of the alleged drug supply network.
