Srinagar, Oct 14: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested eight alleged drug peddlers in separate operations in Anantnag, Baramulla, Bandipora and Handwara 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. In a separate operation, 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 three accused have been arrested, and cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at the respective police stations. Further investigation has 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 alias 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 searches, six grams of the heroin-like substance were recovered from Faizan Majeed Teli, five grams from Aqib Ahmad Gojree and five grams from Sahil Bashir Karnayi. Additionally, three syringes and seven 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 accused have been arrested in accordance with the prescribed legal procedure and are presently in police custody.
In Bandipora, Police apprehended a person 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, 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.
In a separate operation in Handwara, Police recovered a charas-like substance from a motorcycle rider during naka checking at Batpora Crossing. A police party of Police Post Langate intercepted a motorcycle bearing registration number DL6SZ 0648, travelling from Yaroo towards Langate. During the personal search of the rider, a charas-like substance was recovered. The accused was identified as Ashiq Hussain Mir, son of Ab Gabi Mir, resident of Astanpora, Langate.
In this connection, case FIR No. 257/2026 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Handwara, and further investigation has been initiated to ascertain the facts and circumstances of the case.
J&K Police reiterated its commitment to combating drug trafficking and substance abuse and appealed to the general public to cooperate with the police by sharing credible information regarding drug-related activities to help build a drug-free society.
