October 21: Continuing its sustained efforts to eradicate the drug menace from society, Police arrested drug peddler in Shopian and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
During routine naka checking at Sazan Crossing, a police party from Police Post Keegam noticed a person moving under suspicious circumstances and tactfully apprehended him. During his personal search, 22 grams of charas powder like substance was recovered from his possession. The accused has been identified as Shahnawaz Ahmad Naikoo son of Mohd Amin Naikoo resident of DK Pora Imamsahib.
Accordingly, FIR No. 222/2026 under the relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Shopian and further investigation has been initiated to ascertain the source of the contraband and establish its forward and backward linkages.
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. Citizens can report such activities to their nearest police station and the identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential.
