Six peddlers arrested, contraband substances seized
Srinagar: Continuing its relentless campaign to eradicate drug menace across Jammu and Kashmir, J&K Police achieved significant success in recent operations under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan. Through multiple coordinated actions, police arrested six drug peddlers in different districts—Baramulla, Anantnag, and Kulgam—and recovered large quantities of contraband substances, reaffirming their commitment to a drug-free society.
Major Arrests and Seizures
In Baramulla, a police patrol from Boniyar conducted routine checking in Trikanjan. They apprehended Sabbir Mumtaz, son of Mumtaz Ahmad Khan, after recovering a Charas-like substance wrapped in polythene from his possession. A case under FIR No. 16/2026 U/S 8/20 NDPS Act has been registered, and investigation is underway.
In Anantnag, police at Srigufwara arrested a wanted drug peddler, Nasir Ahmad Dohbi of Sallar, during naka checks at Shakras. He was found in possession of approximately 5 kilograms of Charas powder. A case under FIR No. 52/2026 has been registered.
Similarly, in Kulgam, police at Qazigund intercepted a suspicious person, Bilal Ahmad Hajam of Larkipora, who was carrying a nylon bag containing about 4.52 kg of Charas. Another suspect, Sameer Ahmad Sheikh of Anantnag, was caught with 157.7 grams of Charas sticks wrapped in corn husk during checking near the old check post at Chowgam. Additionally, during patrolling on the link road at Sopat, Nazir Ahmad Rather of Sopat Tangpora was caught with approximately 2.6 kg of Poppy straw.
All suspects have been arrested, and cases registered at respective police stations. The police reiterated their zero-tolerance policy towards drug trafficking and appealed to the public for cooperation in sharing information.
Legal Actions and Further Measures
In Sopore, police secured court orders under Section 52A NDPS Act for the disposal of a sixth vehicle seized in NDPS cases, as part of their intensified crackdown on narcotics trafficking. Multiple raids continue across districts like Awantipora, targeting drug peddlers and traffickers.
In Pulwama, police destroyed illegal poppy straw plants found cultivated in Drabgam, taking legal action against the cultivator. Extensive checks were also carried out at medical shops in Kakapora to ensure compliance with drug sale regulations. A Narco-CASO (Community-based Anti-Drug Surveillance Operation) was conducted, inspecting homes of suspected narcotics dealers to curb the supply chain.