Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. AWANTIPORA: In continuation of its relentless efforts to eradicate the drug menace from society, Police in Ganderbal have arrested a notorious drug peddler and seized a significant quantity of contraband substance from his possession. Besides, a drug consumer was also arrested in South Kashmir’s Awantipora. Acting on credible information received from reliable sources that an individual, namely Fayaz Ahmad Chichi son of Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Chichi, resident of Chichipati Hariganiwan has concealed contraband substances in his cowshed.
Acting promptly on the information, a special police team from Police Station Gund, alongwith Executive Magistrate 1st Class, conducted a raid at the said location. During the search, the team recovered and seized 9.8Kgs of contraband substance (Bhang Patri powder) concealed in a nylon bag. The accused was arrested on the spot and further investigation is underway. In this regard, a case vide FIR No. 18/2025 under the relevant sections of the NDPS Act stands registered at Police Station Gund.
Moreover, police in Awantipora arrested drug consumer in a suspicious condition, identified as Mehraj-Ud-Din Ganie son of Gh Mohd Ganie resident of Lethpora. During questioning, he admitted that he is regular drug consumer, and accordingly, he was shifted to drug de addiction/rehabilitation Centre Tral where the test of the person was conducted and the report revealed positive. Accordingly, a case FIR No. 110/2025 under relevant section of law stands registered at Police Station Awantipora and investigation initiated.
Police remain committed to its zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and urges the general public to come forward with any information related to drug abuse or peddling in their areas. Together, we can build a safer and drug-free society.
