September 28: 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 Humhuna Nagbal.
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 Pombia Kulgam. 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 Checkpora Kralpora 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 Dharambugh Kralpora. 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.
