BDC ex-chief arrested with 10 gm heroin

A former Block Development Council (BDC) chairman was arrested with 10 gm of heroin in Rajouri district, a police official said on Sunday.

Vikas Kumar Sharma, a resident of Thill Hakima village of Nowshera sector, was travelling in his private car from Lamberi to Bagnoti when he was intercepted by a police party on Saturday evening, the official said.

Upon noticing the police presence, he attempted to flee but was apprehended by the personnel and his search led to the recovery of the narcotic substance, he said.

A case has been registered at Nowshera police station under relevant Sections of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the official said.

The accused has a history of involvement in criminal cases as three FIRs were registered against him between 2006 and 2020, the police said.

Sharma was first elected sarpanch in November 2018 and resigned from the post after winning BDC elections in September 2019.