SRINAGAR: In a series of successful anti-narcotics operations, police on Saturday arrested three drug peddlers/smugglers in multiple operations in Anantnag and Sopore and recovered a significant quantity of contraband substances from their possession.
“A police party from Police Station Uttersoo, during routine naka checking, apprehended one individual identified as Wasim Ahmad Khan, son of Gull Mohammad Khan, resident of Sunglan. Upon search, 800 grams of a Charas-like substance were recovered from his possession,” police said in a statement. “In another operation, a police team from PS Aishmuqam during naka checking at Logripora/Manzigam Road near Singhpora Crossing, apprehended one person identified as Jalal Din Bha,t son of Ghulam Nabi Bha,t resident of Salia Panchalpora. A staggering 12.9 kgs of raw Poppy buds were seized from his possession.”
Similarly, during routine patrolling near Mughal Garden, Verinag, a police party from Police Post Verinag observed a suspicious individual carrying a nylon bag. Upon noticing the police, the suspect fled the scene, abandoning the bag. A thorough search led to the recovery of 6.9 kg of Green Poppy Straw. The accused has been identified as Sajad Ahmad Padder, son of Mohd Yousuf Padder, resident of Gutligund, Verinag. However, efforts are on to apprehend the absconding suspect, police said.
Moreover, in Sopore, police arrested a drug peddler during naka check at Wagub Crossing and recovered 25 strips (200 capsules) of banned psychotropic substance from his possession. The accused has been identified as Farooq Ahmad Bhat, son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, resident of Hadipora, Rafiabad, the statement said, adding that cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations, and further investigation is underway to trace the supply chain and expose the broader network behind the drug peddling.
“Police reaffirm their unwavering commitment to eradicating the drug menace from society. These successful operations underscore our proactive approach in enforcing the NDPS Act and ensuring strict action against those involved in drug trafficking,” the statement added.