Rajouri Police Arrests One, Recovers Heroin-like Narcotic Substance in Salani Area

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RAJOURI OCT 07:-Continuing its drive against narcotics smuggling and abuse Rajouri Police apprehended one person and recovered heroin like narcotic substance from his possession in Salani area of Rajouri.

A police party of Police Station Rajouri was on routine patrolling in the Salani area. During patrolling at the New Bus Stand Salani one vehicle bearing registration number CH01BC-2071 was found parked near one shop with one person sitting in the driver’s seat.
On being questioned the person behaved suspiciously and disclosed his identity as *Mohd Laqib S/O Mohd Iqbal R/O Thandikasi Rajouri.* During search heroin like narcotic substance weighing about 06 grams was recovered from his possession.

In this regard a case FIR No. 503/2025 U/S 8/21/22 NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Rajouri and investigation is underway. Forward and backward linkages of the accused will be investigated to identify his associates and sources of procurement.

Rajouri Police remains committed to intensifying its efforts against the menace of drug trafficking and abuse in the district.