Srinagar, Jun 30 (KNO): Continuing its efforts to root out drug menace from society, Police on Monday said to have arrested four drug peddlers in Shopian, Kupwara & Handwara and recovered Poppy Straw, Charas, and Liquor from their possession.
In Shopian, a Police party of Police Station Keller at a checkpoint established at Kathuhallan axis, intercepted a suspicious person who on seeing naka party tried to flee from the spot and was apprehended tactfully, a police spokesman said in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
He has been identified as Nazeer Ahmad Lone son of Rasheed Ahmad Lone resident of Kathuhallan. During the search, semi-dry poppy straw like substance (15.343 Kgs) was recovered from his possession and was subsequently arrested.
Accordingly, police said that a case under FIR number 27/2025 under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Keller and investigations have been initiated.
In Kupwara, a police team from Police Station Kralpora led by SHO Police Station Kralpora DySP Goldy Sharma at a checkpoint established at Khazanmatti, intercepted a vehicle (Load Carrier) bearing registration number JK09D-4357 with two persons on board.
They have been identified as Firdous Ahmed Najar son of Gh Mohidin and Gh Nabi Ganie son of Moh Sultan both residents of Kralpora. During the search, Charas-like narcotics was recovered from their possession and both persons were subsequently arrested. Accordingly, police said that a case under FIR number 47/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Kralpora and investigation has been initiated.
In Handwara, a Police team of Police Station Kralgund at a checkpoint established at Ananwan-Kralgund crossing intercepted a suspicious individual carrying a bag. He has been identified as Basharat Rasool Rather, son of Gh. Rasool Rather, resident of Ananwan, Kralgund.
During the search of the bag, officers were able to recover a Charas-like substance wrapped in maize cover, weighing approximately 270 grams, and 10 bottles of alcohol (whiskey). Accordingly, a case under FIR number 32/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Kralgund and investigation has been initiated, police said.
“We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact the nearest police establishment or dial 112. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law,” the statement reads—(KNO)