Udhampur, March 4 -- Udhampur Police have arrested an accused who had been evading arrest for over two and a half years, in a Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act case, officials said on Wednesday.

Rakesh Kumar, a resident of Bishnah, Jammu, was arrested by a police team led by PSI Rhythan Sharma under the supervision of SHO Rehambal, Insp Purshottam.

The case dates back to October 12, 2023, when a car was intercepted by the police near Phalata. The driver fled the scene, abandoning the vehicle, which was found to be carrying 105.06 kg of poppy straw. An FIR was registered under Sections 8/15 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Rehambal.

Kumar had been on the run since then, but sustained efforts and continuous tracking ...