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Two Arrested in J&K Over Alleged Drone Arms, Drug Network
Police in Jammu and Kashmir arrested two men named Rohit Kumar and Ajay.
Police say the men collected packages dropped by drones from Pakistan.
The packages allegedly contained weapons and drugs.
Police say the men passed these items to contacts in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.
Officers report finding a pistol, ammunition, heroin and opium.
Police say Rohit named Ajay during questioning.
The case is being investigated to find other people connected to the alleged network.
Police arrested Rohit Kumar and Ajay in Arnia, Jammu and Kashmir, over alleged links to a cross-border arms and narcotics supply network.
Investigators allege the men received at least two consignments dropped by drones from Pakistan and supplied contacts in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.
Police say they recovered a Beretta pistol, two magazines, four live rounds, about 500 grams of heroin and 500 grams of opium.
Police say the investigation began with Rohit Kumar’s arrest, after which he allegedly named Ajay during questioning.
An FIR was registered at Arnia Police Station under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act and Arms Act; investigators are examining the network’s wider links.
- Who
- Rohit Kumar and Ajay, according to police.
- What
- They were arrested over alleged collection and supply of arms and narcotics in a cross-border network.
- Where
- Arnia sector, Jammu and Kashmir, near the International Border.
- When
- The arrests were reported in the article; the date is not stated. Investigators said the first consignment arrived a few months earlier.
- Why
- Police allege the men collected drone-dropped consignments and supplied them to contacts in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.
Police and investigators’ account
Accused men’s response
Alleged role in the network
Police and investigators’ account
Police allege the men collected drone-dropped arms and narcotics and supplied them to contacts in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.
Accused men’s response
The article gives no response or account from the accused.
Links and consignments
Police and investigators’ account
Investigators allege the men were in contact with Shehzad Bhatti and had received at least two consignments.
Accused men’s response
The article does not report a response from the accused to these allegations.
Key facts
- Arrested
- Rohit Kumar and Ajay, residents of Treva in Arnia
- Reported contact
- Pakistan-based gangster and Khalistani operative Shehzad Bhatti, allegedly contacted through Instagram
- Reported consignments
- At least two, allegedly dropped by drones from Pakistan
- Recovered weapon
- One Italian-made Beretta pistol
- Other weapon items
- Two magazines and four live rounds
- Recovered narcotics
- About 500 grams of heroin and 500 grams of opium
- Case
- FIR registered at Arnia Police Station under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act and Arms Act
Quotes
An official privy to the investigation
An official with knowledge of the investigation
“After collecting the arms and narcotics consignment, they used to hand it over to their contacts in Punjab and other areas. Their role was that of suppliers and couriers. A few weeks ago, they had also supplied pistols to some elements in Punjab.”
NDTV
Sources
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