Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan
Police arrests three drug peddlers, contraband substances recovered
Srinagar: Continuing its drive against drug menace under Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan, police arrested three drug peddlers in Anantnag and Handwara and recovered contraband substance from their possession, besides recovered Heroin-like Substance in residential house in Pulwama, a police spokesman said Thursday.
He said that in Anantnag, a police party at Sangam during routine naka checking at GB Khalil, Sangam intercepted and apprehended one suspicious person identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Dar son of Mohammad Akbar Dar resident of Renzipora, Awantipora. Upon his search, approximately 534 grams of charas powder-like substance was recovered from his possession.
In Pulwama, on a specific information, a police party of PP Newa conducted a raid at village Urwan at the residence of one individual identified as Ashiq Ahmad Rather son of Ghulam Ahmad Rather. During the course of search, a heroin-like substance weighing approximately 11 grams was recovered and seized on the spot after completing all legal formalities.
In Handwara, a vigilant police party at Vilgam, while conducting routine naka checking at Dingri, intercepted a suspicious vehicle bearing registration No. JK09-9566. Upon thorough search of the vehicle, driven by Zahoor Ahmad Bhat S/o Mohammad Sultan Bhat R/o Gushi Kupwara, a Charas-like substance was recovered from inside.
Acting swiftly, the police team took the accused along with the vehicle into custody. In another successful operation, a police team intercepted a suspicious individual at Ucher Bumdagar Crossing. On spotting the naka party, the individual attempted to flee, raising suspicion. Demonstrating alertness and tactical efficiency, the police team apprehended the suspect after a brief chase. During personal search, a significant quantity of Charas-like substance was recovered from his possession. The accused has been identified as Inayatullah Khan S/o Hamidullah Khan R/o Ucher Magam.
Regarding the incidents, cases under relevant section of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigations have been initiated, the spokesman added.
