Arrest two drug peddlers in Budgam, Shopian
SRINAGAR: In its continued crackdown against drug menace, Police have recovered substantial quantity of contraband substance from a residential house in Zainapora area of Shopian, besides, arrests two drug peddler in Budgam and Shopian districts.
Acting on specific information, Police Station Zainapora registered a case vide FIR No. 77/2025 of NDPS Act and obtained a search warrant from the Hon’ble Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate 1st Class Shopian. A team led by SHO PS Zainapora accompanied by the Executive Magistrate 1st Class, raided the house of Gh Mohammad Sheikh son of Sanaullah Sheikh resident of HumhunaNagbal.
During the search, 1 Kg of charas-like substance along with a grinder machine used for processing contraband was seized. The accused is absconding and efforts are underway to effect his arrest.
Meanwhile, acting on specific input, a police team from Police Post Wachi established a checkpoint at Naghard Wachi intercepted a drug peddler identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Sheikh son of Gh Hassan Sheikh resident of PombiaKulgam. During search, 101 grams of charas like substance was recovered from his possession. Accordingly, a case FIR No. 78/2025 under relevant sections of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Zainapora.
In Budgam, J&K Police arrested a drug peddler in CheckporaKralpora and recovered 112 grams of charas-like substance from his possession. He has been identified as Moomin Qadir Dhobi son of Gh Qadir Dhobi resident of DharambughKralpora. A case vide FIR No. 173/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at PS Chadoora and investigation has been initiated.
J&K Police reiterates its commitment to eradicate the menace of drugs from society and urges the public to extend cooperation.