KULGAM, SEPTEMBER 15: In a continued drive against drug trafficking and narcotics-related activities, Kulgam Police have arrested three alleged drug peddlers, including a woman, in two separate operations and recovered a total of 190.5 grams of heroin-like substance, police said.
According to police, the first action was carried out during dynamic naka checking at Upper Market Qazigund, near Town Hall, where a woman was intercepted after she was found moving under suspicious circumstances.
During a search of her bag, police recovered 20.5 grams of heroin-like substance, which had allegedly been concealed in a black polythene packet.
The accused woman was identified as Aqsa Bashir, daughter of Bashir Ahmad Dar, resident of Hardpora Akinpora, Anantnag.
Following the recovery, FIR No. 221/2026 was registered at Police Station Qazigund under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act, and further investigation was initiated.
In a separate operation, police established a dynamic naka near the North Portal of the Navyug Tunnel, where personnel of Police Post Navyug Tunnel intercepted a silver-coloured Swift Dzire bearing registration number JK09E-9019.
During the checking of the vehicle, police said they recovered 170 grams of heroin from the possession of two occupants.
The duo was identified as Imran Mir, son of Mohd Akram Mir, and Muhbat Dar, son of Maqsood Ahmed Dar, both residents of Karnah in Kupwara district.
Both individuals were arrested and FIR No. 222/2026 was registered at Police Station Qazigund under Sections 8/21/29 of the NDPS Act.
Police said the investigation in the case is underway to determine the source and supply network of the recovered contraband and to establish the involvement of any other persons associated with the alleged drug-trafficking network.
SSP Kulgam Ananyat Ali Choudhary, IPS, said that Kulgam Police would continue its sustained campaign against the illegal drug trade and initiate stringent legal action against persons found involved in narcotics-related activities.
The SSP also urged citizens to remain vigilant and share credible information regarding drug trafficking or the movement of narcotics with the police.
Police assured that the identity of informants would be kept confidential.
