‘28.968 kg crushed cannabis powder recovered; accused arrested’
Srinagar: Continuing its sustained efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, J&K Police in Shopian achieved a major success by unearthing an underground drug hideout and recovering a huge quantity of contraband substance during a special operation at Pashpora, Keegam.
Acting on specific information that Mohd Iqbal Bhat, son of Mohd Jabbar Bhat, resident of Pashpora Keegam, had concealed narcotics in an underground hideout in his Apple orchards, a police spokesperson said.
“Acting swiftly, a police party from Police Post Keegam conducted a raid at the specified location. During the search operation, 28.968 kilograms of crushed cannabis were recovered, and the accused person was arrested,” he said, adding that a case vide FIR No. 112/2026 under relevant sections of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Shopian.
Further investigation is underway to establish forward and backward linkages and to identify other individuals involved in the illegal drug trade.
“Police reiterate firm commitment to maintaining a drug-free society and urge the general public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by sharing information regarding drug peddling or substance abuse in their localities. Citizens can report such activities to the nearest police station, and the identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential,” the spokesperson said.