Youth arrested with poppy in J-K's Katra

Police today arrested an alleged drug peddler and recovered nearly 2 kgs of poppy in Katra town of Reasi district.

A team of police intercepted a youth and recovered 1.7 kg poppy from his possession near Bhumika temple in Katra, police said.

He has been identified as Madal Lal Sharma, they said adding that a case has been registered and investigation has been started.