Jammu, Oct 06: Police have arrested two persons in connection with an alleged drone-dropping case in the Arnia area of Jammu district, recovering an Italian-made Beretta pistol, two magazines, four live rounds and narcotics during the investigation.
The arrests were made during the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, police said.
The accused have been identified as Rahul Kumar, son of Rishpal Chand, a resident of Trewa, and Ajay Kumar, son of Mangal Dass, a resident of Talahar.
According to police, the investigation led to the recovery of a Beretta pistol, two magazines and four live rounds, besides approximately 500 grams of heroin and 500 grams of opium.
Police alleged that during questioning, the accused disclosed that they had received two consignments through drone-dropping and had links with handlers based in Pakistan.
A case has been registered at Police Station Arnia under Sections 8, 21, 22 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and Section 3/25 of the Arms Act.
The case has been registered under FIR No. 64/2026, and further investigation is underway to establish the complete network and ascertain the role of other persons, if any. (KNT)
