October 31: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and substance abuse, Police have apprehended nine alleged drug peddlers in multiple operations across Bandipora, Anantnag, Pulwama and Awantipora districts, recovering substantial quantities of contraband substances.
In Bandipora, Police Station Pethkoot apprehended two persons, identified as Gh. Mohd Bhat and Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, both residents of Wewan, during naka checking at Lal Qila Morh, Pethkoot. Approximately 1.030 kg of charas-like substance was recovered from their possession.
In Anantnag, Police apprehended four alleged drug peddlers in separate operations conducted by Police Stations Srigufwara, Bijbehara and Uttrasoo, and Police Post Sangam. At Hatigam Crossing, Police Station Srigufwara apprehended Shabir Ahmad Khan, a resident of Liver Srigufwara, and recovered 982 grams of charas powder from his possession. At Kandipora, Police Station Bijbehara apprehended Mohd Maqbool Bhat, a resident of Kandipora, and recovered four sticks of charas weighing approximately 84 grams. Police Post Sangam apprehended Parvaiz Ahmad Shah, a resident of Syedpora Devipora Mattan, and recovered 8 grams of charas. Meanwhile, Police Station Uttrasoo apprehended Asif Ahmad Mochi, a resident of Sheikhpora, at Shergund near the bridge and recovered 11 grams of charas.
In Pulwama, Police apprehended two alleged drug peddlers in separate operations at Murran Sheikhpora and Tehsil Office Link Road. During naka checking at Murran Sheikhpora, Police Station Pulwama intercepted Rayees Ahmad Rather, a resident of Murran, and recovered 2.222 kg of charas chura along with 40 grams of a charas-like substance from his possession. In another operation at Tehsil Office Link Road, Police apprehended Sabzar Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Inder, and recovered five lathis of a charas-like substance wrapped in maize husk.
In Awantipora, Police Station Tral apprehended Owais Ahmed Khan, a resident of Yanganwani Aripal, during naka checking on Tral-Awantipora Road near Fiza Point. Approximately 30 grams of a cannabis-like substance and 1.070 kg of grinded cannabis were recovered from his possession. The Auto Load Carrier bearing registration number JK13K-7629, allegedly used in the commission of the offence, was also seized.
Regarding the incidents, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in respective police stations and investigations have been initiated.
J&K Police reiterates its commitment to intensifying action against drug trafficking and substance abuse and appeals to the general public to share credible information regarding drug peddling and other unlawful activities with the nearest police establishment. Public cooperation remains crucial in the collective effort to eradicate the drug menace and safeguard the future of society, particularly its youth.
