April 25: Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan, J&K Police have apprehended a drug peddler in the Beerwah area of the district Budgam and recovered a contraband substance from his possession.
The operation was carried out by a police party of Police Post Hardpanzoo near Zabgulla Khanshaib. During the action, one individual identified as Ishfaq Ahmed Joo, son of Ab Rashid Joo, resident of Dobipora Khanshaib, was intercepted and subsequently apprehended. During his personal search, approximately 72 grams of charas-like substance, concealed in corn husks, was recovered from his possession. Accordingly, a case FIR No. 70/2026 under relevant sections of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Beerwah, and further investigation has been taken up.
Police remains committed to its zero-tolerance policy against drug menace and continues to take strict action against individuals involved in drug peddling. The general public is once again urged to cooperate with the police in eradicating the drug menace from society. Any information regarding drug-related activities may be shared with the nearest police establishment for prompt and strict action.
