Jammu, October 12, 2026: Jammu Police have arrested two persons and recovered approximately 113 grams of a heroin-like substance, along with two pistols and a digital weighing machine, during a patrolling operation in the Digiana area of Jammu.

According to police, the incident occurred on October 6, 2026, at around 5:45 PM, when a police team from Police Post Digiana was patrolling near Highway Road, Pillar No. 91, opposite UCO Bank, Digiana. The team noticed two persons behaving suspiciously. On seeing the police, they allegedly attempted to change direction but were apprehended.

During the search, police recovered approximately 100 grams of a heroin-like substance, a pistol and a pocket digital weighing machine from Vansh Sharma, son of Yog Raj Sharma, a resident of Palli, Tehsil Bari Brahmana, District Samba.

Another accused, identified as Yogeshwar Singh, son of Jitender Singh, a resident of Palli Tanda, Tehsil Bari Brahmana, District Samba, was allegedly found in possession of approximately 13 grams of a heroin-like substance and a country-made pistol (desi katta).

Police seized the recovered substances and weapons following the prescribed legal procedure.

In connection with the incident, FIR No. 277/2026 has been registered at Police Station Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, under Sections 8/21/22/29 of the NDPS Act and Sections 3/25 of the Arms Act.

Further investigation is underway to establish the source of the suspected contraband and illegal firearms and to identify any other persons who may be involved.

Jammu Police reiterated their commitment to combating drug trafficking and the illegal possession of firearms, urging the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in the fight against drugs and crime.

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