J&K Police arrests 03 drug peddlers, contraband substance recovered

KULGAM & AWANTIPORA: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested 03 drug peddlers in Kulgam & Awantipora and recovered contraband substance from their possession.

In Kulgam, A police party from Police Station Yaripora at a checkpoint established at Kanjikullah intercepted 02 persons, riding a motorcycle bearing registration number JK13J-7576. During search, 06 grams of Heroin like contraband substance and Cash of Rs 15720/- (believed to be proceeds of narcotics) was recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Faizan Ahmad Dar son of Nafees Ahmad Dar resident of Brazloo and Pillion rider Sheeraz Ahmad Lone@Sher Khan resident of Tungdanoo. They have been arrested and motorcycle used in the commission of crime has also been seized. Accordingly, case vide FIR No. 66/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Yaripora, and investigation has been initiated.

In Awantipora, a police party of Police Station Khrew headed by SHO PS Khrew at a checkpoint established at Ladhoo Batpora Crossinng intercepted a suspicious person. During search, 3.10 Kgs of grinded cannabis was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Tanveer Ahmad Mochi son of Manzoor Ahmad Mochi resident of Ladhoo. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No.78/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Khrew and further investigation has been initiated.

J&K Police reiterates its zero-tolerance policy towards drug trafficking. With these arrests, the ongoing crackdown continues, and more habitual offenders are under strict surveillance. Police remains determined to uproot the menace of drugs and safeguard the youth from this societal threat.