Police arrests four drug peddlers
Srinagar: Police arrested four drug peddlers in Shopian, Kupwara and Handwara districts and recovered Poppy Straw, Charas, and Liquor from their possession, a police spokesman said Monday.
He said that in Shopian, a Police party at a checkpoint established at Kathuhallan Kellar, intercepted a suspicious person who on seeing naka party tried to flee from the spot and was apprehended tactfully.
He has been identified as Nazeer Ahmad Lone son of Rasheed Ahmad Lone resident of Kathuhallan. During search, semi-dry poppy straw like substance (15.343 Kgs) was recovered from his possession and was subsequently arrested. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 27/2025 under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Keller and investigations have been initiated.
In Kupwara, a police team 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 Ghulam Mohidin and Ghulam Nabi Ganie son of Mohammad Sultan both residents of Kralpora.
During search, Charas like narcotics was recovered from their possession and both persons were subsequently arrested. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 47/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Kralpora and investigation has been initiated, the spokesman added.
In Handwara, a Police team 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 Ghulam Rasool Rather, resident of Ananwan, Kralgund.
During search of the bag, officers were able to recover Charas-like substance wrapped in maize cover, weighing approximately 270 grams, and 10 bottles of alcohol (whiskey). Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 32/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Kralgund and investigation has been initiated, the spokesman added.
