Drug peddler arrested: Police

Pulwama, December 02: In its persistent drive against drug trafficking, Police in Pulwama Tuesday said to have recovered a significant quantity of contraband during a naka checking operation at Koil Pulwama.

A police team from Police Station Pulwama intercepted a suspect and recovered 1.190 kilograms of charas powder-like substance from his possession. The accused has been identified as Tariq Ahmad Rather son of Mohd Sabir Rather resident of Lajoora Pulwama, a police spokesman said.

A case has been registered at Police Station Pulwama under FIR No. 279/2025, and investigation has been initiated, police said.

Meanwhile, J&K Police reaffirm its commitment to curb drug trafficking and requests citizens to cooperate by sharing any information related to drug peddling or other unlawful activities to help safeguard the community.

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