November 06: Continuing its sustained and determined campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuse, J&K Police achieved significant success in a series of six separate operations in Handwara and Anantnag districts, resulting in the arrest of seven drug peddlers and the recovery of contraband substances.
In Handwara, during naka checking at Khanu Babagund, a police team of Police Station Kralgund apprehended two persons, identified as Abid Hussain Mir of Tarathpora and Rouf Mushtaq Bhat of Khanu. Charas-like substance and charas powder-like substance were recovered from their possession. In another operation at Wanigam Crossing, police apprehended Danish Parvaiz Parra of Budra Bala and recovered cannabis (Khashkhash)-like substance from his possession.
Meanwhile, during naka checking at Watyen, falling under Police Post Chogul, a motorcycle bearing registration number PB08CQ-8150, travelling from Sopore towards Kupwara, was intercepted. Two persons, identified as Mohd. Jahangir Sadeeqi and Mohd. Haseemu Din, both residents of Bihar, were apprehended, and charas-like substance was recovered during checking.
In Anantnag, a police party of Police Station Bijbehara at Tulkhan Crossing, Bijbehara, apprehended Yamin Zargar alias Yamu Cheeni, son of Mohd. Issaq Zargar, resident of Sheikh Mohalla, Bijbehara. During his search, approximately 22.4 grams of charas was recovered from his possession.
In a separate operation, Police Station Dooru apprehended Owais Ahmed Wani alias Owais Kata, aged approximately 27 years, resident of Khudhamam, Dooru. During his personal search, approximately 4 grams of heroin and 3 grams of charas were recovered.
In this regard, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in respective police stations and further investigation in all cases is underway to establish the forward and backward linkages and identify other persons potentially involved in the drug trafficking networks.
J&K Police reiterates its unwavering commitment to eradicating the drug menace and dismantling the networks involved in drug trafficking. The police appeal to the general public to extend active cooperation and share credible information regarding drug-related activities with the nearest police establishment.
