Archive · 26 Jul 2026
3 drug peddlers held with heroin in J-K’s Samba
On July 26, in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, three people were caught with 10 grams of heroin.
The police stopped a vehicle coming from Rakh Barotian and heading towards the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway.
They found the drugs during a check.
The police think these people were selling drugs, but the accused might have a different story.
The police did this to stop drugs from spreading and to keep the area safe.
Three alleged drug peddlers were arrested in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir.
10 grams of heroin were recovered from a tempo traveller.
The vehicle was intercepted near Vijaypur on the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway.
The arrest was made by a police patrolling party.
The incident occurred on July 26.
- Who
- Three alleged drug peddlers
- What
- Arrest of drug peddlers with heroin
- When
- July 26
- Where
- Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To prevent drug trafficking and maintain law and order
Law Enforcement Perspective
Accused Perspective
Legality of the Arrest
Law Enforcement Perspective
The arrest was conducted lawfully with proper evidence.
Accused Perspective
The arrest may have been conducted without proper justification.
- Date
- July 26
- Location
- Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Drug Recovered
- 10 grams of heroin
- Vehicle Intercepted
- Tempo traveller
- Route
- Rakh Barotian to Jammu-Pathankot National Highway