Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan:Police arrests 13 drug peddlers, contraband substances recovered
Srinagar: Continuing its sustained drive under the ongoing “Nasha-Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan”, Police achieved major success in multiple operations carried out across the valley, leading to arrest of thirteen drug peddlers, and recovery of a significant quantity of contraband substances, a police spokesman said Thursday.
In Anantnag, acting on specific information, a police party conducted a raid at the residence of Nisar Ahmad Nadaf resident of Dachigam Srigufwara, and recovered approximately 2 kilograms of charas-like substance.
In another operation, during naka checking at Shakras, Srigufwara police arrested Adil Ahmad Mochi son of Mohammad Ramzan resident of Badroo, and recovered approximately 2 kilograms of charas-like substance from his possession.
Similarly, at Pethnoo Crossing, Srigufwara police apprehended Aqib Ramzan Rather resident of Chatrasoo and recovered approximately 2 kilograms of charas-like substance.
In another operation, a police party from Police Post General Bus Stand intercepted a passenger auto (Reg. No. JK03Q-4950) at Iqbal Market near Mill Moad. The driver and a passenger identified as Javeed Ahmad Dandroo resident of Pandithpora Anchidoora, and Majid Akram Malik, resident of New Qazibagh Anantnag, were arrested. Approximately, 12 grams of heroin was recovered from their possession, the spokesman added.
In a separate action, a police party apprehended one individual identified as Sabzar Ahmad Rather, son of Habibullah Rather, resident of Waghama Rather Mohalla, at K.V Pora Marhama. During checking, approximately 7.854 kilograms of Charas-like substance was recovered from the bag in his possession. Accordingly, cases have been registered and further investigations are underway, he said.
In Awantipora, a Police party arrested two drug peddlers identified as Junaid Tariq son of Tariq Ahmad Khan resident of Hariparigam and Mubashir Ahmad Wani son of Khazar Mohammad Wani resident of Panjpora, who were riding on a motorcycle (Pulsar) bearing registration No. JK03M-3900. During search, 01Kg 258 grams of (charas/chura) like substance was recovered from their possession. The motorcycle used in the offence has also been seized, the spokesman added.
In another operation, a police party apprehended two drug peddlers during naka checking at Nambal Crossing near NH-44. They have been identified a Rameez Ahmad Malik son of Mohammad Maqbool Malik resident of Trehgam Malik Mohalla, Kupwara and Ubaid-ur-Rehman Malik son of Shakeel Ahmad Malik resident of Trehgam Malik Mohalla, Kupwara. During search, approximately 12 grams of heroin-like substance was recovered from their possession. Case under relevant sections of law has been registered and investigation has been set into motion, he said.
In Pulwama, a naka party while conducting checking at Zadoora, apprehended one person identified as Abdul Qayoom Bhat son of Ali Mohd Bhat resident of Zadoora. During search, 520 grams of poppy straw like substance and 30 grams of Charas powder like substance were recovered.
In another action, a police party established a naka at Tujan Telsar crossing and apprehended one individual identified as Umer Ayub Rather son of Mohammad Ayub Rather resident of Frasipora Pulwama, who was coming from Rahmoo towards Telsar.
During search, heroin-like substance weighing approximately 3 grams was recovered. Cases under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Rajpora and investigation has been initiated.
In Ganderbal, acting on a specific input, Police was informed that one individual, namely Javed Ahmad Dar son of Abdul Rehim Dar resident of Khanan Kangan, had concealed contraband substance (Charas-like material) in a cowshed adjacent to his residence, the spokesman said.
Subsequently, a police team, accompanied by an Executive Magistrate and the concerned Lumberdar, conducted a search operation at the identified location following all legal formalities and procedures. During search, approximately 580 grams of Charas-like Powder was recovered and the accused was taken into Police custody. Legal proceeding has been initiated, the spokesman added.
