Jammu, Apr 7 (UNI) Jammu Police in a major crackdown on Monday apprehended a criminal with narcotics and a pistol during a routine patrol at Ring Road in the Pounichak area here in the city outskirts.
Police said that the criminal was traveling from Ring Road towards Bhagatpur via the service lane and attempted to flee upon noticing the police presence.
However, the alert team acted swiftly and apprehended him on the spot.
The arrested accused has been identified as Bhuvan Prasad Kewat, resident of Champa, Chhattisgarh.
During a search of his bag, police recovered approximately two kilograms of opium (ganja) and a pistol.
A case has been filed under the relevant sections, and an investigation has been taken up.
Further investigation is underway to trace the source of the narcotics and the firearm, as well as to identify the network or individuals to whom the contraband was being supplied.
More arrests are likely as the probe progresses, said police.
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