Jammu, Oct 06: Two persons were arrested by police in connection with an alleged drone-dropping case in Arnia area of Jammu district, with an Italian-made Beretta pistol, two magazines, four live rounds and narcotics recovered during the investigation.
The arrests were made during the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday. The accused have been identified as Rahul Kumar, son of Rishpal Chand, resident of Trewa, and Ajay Kumar, son of Mangal Dass, resident of Talahar.
Police said the investigation led to the recovery of one Beretta pistol, two magazines, four live rounds, approximately 500 grams of heroin and 500 grams of opium.
According to police, the accused also disclosed that they had received two drone-dropping consignments and had links with handlers based in Pakistan.
A case under Sections 8, 21, 22 and 29 of the NDPS Act and Section 3/25 of the Arms Act has been registered at Police Station Arnia vide FIR No. 64/2026. Further investigation into the case is underway. [KNT]
