Ratia Police Arrest Man With 7.43 Grams Of Heroin In Anti-Drug Operation

Ratia: In a crackdown on drug trafficking, Sadar Ratia Police arrested a man after recovering 7.43 grams of heroin from his possession near Nangal village in Fatehabad district. The accused has been identified as Karan Kumar alias Khota, a resident of Sardarewala village.

The arrest was made under the directions of Fatehabad Superintendent of Police Nikita Khattar, IPS, as part of the ongoing campaign against drug trafficking. The accused will be produced before the court.

Suspicious Behaviour Leads to Arrest

According to police, a team from Bahmanwala Police Post, led by ASI Amar Singh, was conducting routine patrol and crime-prevention checks on November 13.

During the patrol, officers noticed a young man near the Valmiki Dharamshala in Nangal village. On seeing the police vehicle, he suddenly turned around and began walking away quickly, raising suspicion.

The team immediately intercepted him and conducted a search in accordance with the prescribed procedure. During the search, a transparent pouch containing 7.43 grams of heroin was recovered from his trouser pocket.

NDPS Case Registered, Investigation Underway

Police seized the recovered contraband and registered an FIR at Sadar Ratia Police Station under FIR No. 238, dated November 13, 2026. The case has been registered under Sections 21(b), 61 and 85 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

Investigators are now examining the source of the recovered heroin and checking the accused's possible links with other individuals involved in the drug trade. Further investigation is underway.