October 22: Continuing its sustained efforts to eradicate the drug menace from society, Police in Shopian have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
During routine naka checking at Borihalan near Danish Resort, a police party from Police Station Heerpora intercepted an Alto vehicle bearing registration number JK03H-7227 travelling from Shopian towards Heerpora. During search, 60 grams of charas-like substance was recovered from driver’s possession. The accused have been identified as Mohd Shafeeq Lone son of Bashir Ahmad Lone resident of Sedow, Heerpora.
Accordingly, FIR No. 117/2026 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Heerpora and further investigation has been initiated to ascertain the source of the contraband and establish its forward and backward linkages.
J&K Police reiterates its firm commitment to maintaining a drug-free society and urges the general public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by sharing information regarding drug peddling, illegal cultivation of narcotic plants and substance abuse in their localities.
