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Police recover contraband substance from house in Shopian, 1 arrested

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SRINAGAR: In its continued crackdown against drug menace, J&K Police in Shopian recovered a significant quantity of contraband substance from residential house in Safanagri Zainapora and arrested the accused person.

“Acting on specific information, Police Station Zainapora registered a case under FIR No. 122/2025 of NDPS Act and obtained a search warrant from the competent authority. A team from Police Post Wachi accompanied by the Executive Magistrate 1st Class, raided the house of Tariq Ahmad Bhat resident of Safanagri Zainapora. During the search, 14.380Kgs of Charas-like substance was seized and the accused was also arrested. Further investigation has been initiated,” police said in a statement.

Police have reiterated their commitment to eradicate the menace of drugs from society and urged the public to extend cooperation. “Information regarding drug abuse/peddling can be shared on helpline 9596768831 (PCR Shopian). Identity of informers will be kept strictly confidential,” police said.

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