Srinagar, Apr 25 (KNO): In continuation of the ongoing mass anti-drug campaign under the 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, Police have arrested 10 drug peddlers in various parts of valley and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
According to a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), in Anantnag, a police party from Police Station Utrasoo during naka checking at Tanjmulla Chatergul crossing apprehended Mohd Yousuf Hajam son of Gh Mohd Hajam resident of Panchalthan Chatergul, a chronic drug peddler, and recovered 1.600 kg of charas powder-like substance from his possession. Meanwhile, a police party from Police Post GBS apprehended Akash Ahmad Dar son of Ab Rashid Dar resident of Bun Mohalla Anchidora. On search, 26 grams of charas-like substance wrapped in cloth was recovered. Moreover, during routine naka checking at Panzmulla, Police Station Aishmuqam apprehended Shabir Ahmad Shah son of Mohd Yousuf Shah resident of Halwani Ganiegund along with 78 grams of charas powder and 9 grams of charas pieces. Besides, a police party from Police Post Sangam during naka checking at Halmullah intercepted an auto JK13K-1926 coming from Awantipora. Bashir Ahmad Tramboo son of Ali Mohammad Tramboo resident of Naina Batapora was apprehended with 4.130 kg charas powder-like substance and 04 sticks of charas weighing 56 grams.
In Sopore, during patrolling near Public Park Chinkipora, Sopore, a suspicious individual was intercepted and apprehended. Upon personal search, psychotropic substance (Spasmoproxyvon capsules) was recovered and seized as per due procedure. The accused has been identified as Zubair Ahmad Malla, son of Ali Mohammad Malla, resident of Maharajpora C Sopore. Moreover, during naka checking at Shiva Crossing, a naka party of Police Station Bomai intercepted one person identified as Showkat Ahmad Shah, son of Reyaz Ahmad Shah, resident of Dooru Sopore. Upon personal search, contraband charas-like substance was recovered from his possession.
In Baramulla, Police apprehended a drug peddler during naka checking at Nawan Mode Kreeri. The accused has been identified as Faizan Mohiudin Wani son of Gh Mohiudin Wani resident of Pethgam Wagoora. During checking, he was found in possession of psychotropic substances in the form of tablets. The recovered contraband includes: Clonazepam – 02 strips, Zolpidem Tartrate – 01 strip, Amnurite-P – 01 strip, D Veniz 100 – 01 strip, Ventab XL 150 – 01 strip, Tapentadol HCL – 03 strips, a total of 87 tablets. Vehicle (Sierra) bearing registration number JK05Q-1100, used for transportation of the contraband, has also been seized.
In Awantipora, Police Station Khrew, headed by SHO PS Khrew Inspector Naieem Rashid, during naka checking at Seer Colony Khrew road, apprehended one individual identified as Razi Mushtaq son of Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat resident of Sharshalli. During search, 1.82 grams of heroin like substance was recovered from his possession.
In Pulwama, during naka checking at Eidgah Crossing on Rajpora Road, Police party intercepted 02 persons, travelling on a motorcycle bearing registration No. JK13A-9406. During search, Charas powder like substance weighing approximately 369.5 grams and Charas weighing 7 grams were recovered from their possession. The accused persons have been identified as Nazir Ahmad Sheikh son of Ghulam Nabi resident of Murran Pulwama and Gulzar Ahmad Darzi son of Mohd Shaban Darzi resident of Murran Pulwama. Both accused were arrested on the spot. The contraband was seized after completing all legal formalities. The motorcycle used in the commission of offence was also seized.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigation is underway to ascertain the source and wider linkages involved.
J&K Police reaffirmed their commitment under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan to ensure a safer, healthier and drug-free society—(KNO)