October 14: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested seven drug peddlers in separate operations in Anantnag, Baramulla and Bandipora and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
In Anantnag, Police Station Bijbehara intercepted a motorcyclist identified as Javaid Ahmad Mir son of Gh Hassan resident of Batigund Laribal. During checking, 2.08 kg of poppy straw was recovered from his possession. The motorcycle bearing registration number PB46U-2485 was also seized. Similarly, Police Station Bijbehara apprehended Farooq Ahmad Sheikh son of Late Ab Gani Sheikh resident of Kanelwan and recovered 24 grams of charas from his possession at Kanelwan. Moreover, Police Post GBS apprehended Gulzar Ahmad Shah son of Mohd Ismail Shah resident of Khanabal, at Chee Tarbal Bridge. During his search, 4.50 grams of charas was recovered from his possession. All the accused have been arrested and, accordingly cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations. Further investigation have been initiated.
In Baramulla, Police arrested three persons and recovered approximately 16 grams of a heroin-like substance during patrolling and checking at Gulnar Park, Azadgunj, Baramulla. They have been identified as Faizan Majeed Teli @Gunga son of Ab Majeed Teli resident of Banglow Bagh, Old Town, Baramulla, Aqib Ahmad Gojree son of Ghulam Mohammad Gojree resident of Gulnar Park, Baramulla and Sahil Bashir Karnayi son of Bashir Ahmad Karnayi resident of Gousia Colony, Azadgunj, Baramulla. During searche, 06 grams of heroin-like substance were recovered from Faizan Majeed Teli, 05 grams from Aqib Ahmad Gojree and 05 grams from Sahil Bashir Karnayi. Additionally, 03 syringes and 07 lighters were recovered from the spot.
An Executive Magistrate and independent witnesses were called to the spot, and all requisite legal formalities were completed. Accordingly, case FIR No. 167/2026 under Sections 8/21–29 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Baramulla, and further investigation has been initiated. All three have been arrested in accordance with the prescribed legal procedure and are presently in police custody.
Moreover in Bandipora, police apprehended a drug peddler identified as Shabir Ahmed Lone son of Mohd. Dilawar Lone resident of Athwathoo, Bandipora, at Mantrigam Pethkote and recovered approximately 610 grams of a charas-like substance from his possession. In this regard, a case FIR No. 28/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Pethkoot, and further investigation has been initiated.
J&K Police reiterates its commitment to combating drug trafficking and substance abuse and urges the public to cooperate with the police in identifying and reporting drug-related activities.
