April 10: In a major success against drug trafficking, Police have arrested fourteen drug peddlers and recovered huge quantity of narcotic substances in multiple operations across the valley. Besides, a medical shop was sealed for violating mandatory requirements for sale of schedule H medicines in Kulgam.
In Anantnag, acting on a specific input, a raid was conducted at the residential house of Fayaz Ahmad Dar son of Mohd Jabbar Dar resident of Naina Gund Baba Khalil, Sangam after obtaining a search warrant from the Hon’ble Court. During the search, 3 kg 99 grams of charas powder-like substance was recovered. The accused Fayaz Ahmad Dar and his son Arbaz Ahmad Dar were arrested on the spot. In another operation, a police party from PP Sangam during naka checking at Naibasti Marhama intercepted a Hyundai i20 (JK13J-0803). Two individuals, Shahzada Suvaid son of Manzoor Ahmad Shah and Waris-ul-Islam son of Nazir Ahmad Shah, both residents of Batagund Tral, were found in possession of 488 grams of charas-like substance. Further, Police party from Police Station Anantnag during naka checking at Anantnag bypass near the overhead Danter bridge, intercepted Sajad Ahmad Shah son of Gh Rasool Shah resident of Hakhoora Badazgaam. During search, charas-like substance in the form of 07 sticks weighing 106 grams and powder weighing 88 grams was recovered.
In Kulgam, during naka checking at Furrah New Bypass, a police party from Police Post Mir Bazar apprehended a suspicious person identified as Danish Khurshid son of Khurshid Ahmad Nath resident of Redwani, Qoimoh Kulgam. During search, 110 grams of charas powder-like substance, 2 grams of heroin-like substance, and cash amounting to ₹22,000 were recovered. In another action, a police party from Police Post Mir Bazar during naka checking at Akhran apprehended a suspicious individual identified as Faruk Ali son of Sukur Ali resident of Jiggi No. 256, Block C, JJ Colony Bawana, North-West Delhi. During search, 63.31 grams of charas powder-like substance and 2.03 grams of heroin-like substance were recovered from his possession. In a separate case, acting on credible prior information, a police party from Police Station Qazigund at Kurigam Railway Bridge, arrested a drug peddler identified as identified as Abdul Qayoom Shah son of Mohd Subhan Shah resident of Shastargam, Dooru Anantnag. During search, 109 grams of charas concealed in corn husk was recovered. Accordingly, FIR No. 71/2026 was registered at P/S Qazigund. During further investigation, backward linkages were established. After obtaining the necessary warrant, police conducted searches in Sirhama, Anantnag, leading to the identification and involvement of Mohd Iqbal Rather son of Sanullah Rather resident of Sirhama Camp Colony, Anantnag and Mukhtar Ahmad Wagay son of Mohd Sultan Wagay resident of Wopzan, Hearpora, Anantnag. During search, 1.212 Kgs of charas was recovered, thereby exposing the supply chain involved in the narcotics network.
In Pulwama, a police party of Police Post Rahmoo, apprehended a suspicious individual identified as Ab Hameed Thoker son of Gh Ahmad Thoker resident of Thokerpora, who was carrying a nylon bag. During search, 6 kgs of semi crushed cannabis powder was recovered.
In Awantipora, a police team at a checkpoint established at Padgampora near Railway Station Awantipora, arrested two drug peddlers identified as Faizan Yousuf Ganie son of Mohd Yousuf Ganie, resident of Koil, Pulwama and Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi son of Bashir Ahmad Sofi, resident of Washbugh, Pulwama. During search, approximately 29 grams of a heroin-like substance was recovered from their possession.
Meanwhile in Sopore, a police team during patrolling at Brath Crossing, a suspicious individual was intercepted and apprehended. During search, Codeine Phosphate bottles and heroin-like substance were recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Shabir Ahmad Mir @ Jana son of Mohammad Sumadar Mir resident of Arampora Sopore.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigations are underway to ascertain the source and wider linkages involved.
In a separate action, an extensive joint drive was conducted by Police Station Qaimoh in coordination with the Drug Department to check the sale of drugs, with particular focus on Schedule H medicines, by medical shops in the Qaimoh area. During the inspection, several medical shops were found violating prescribed norms, especially regarding maintenance of mandatory records and regulatory compliance. Accordingly, multiple establishments have been recommended for suspension of their licenses. Additionally, RH Medical Store was sealed on the spot for violating mandatory requirements for sale of Schedule H medicines, including failure to maintain proper records as per norms.
J&K Police reiterate their zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and reaffirm their commitment to sustained enforcement to safeguard youth and society from the menace of drugs.
