Srinagar, Apr 14: Continuing its efforts under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, J&K Police arrested 07 drug peddlers in multiple operations in Awantipora, Budgam, and Pulwama and recovered significant quantity of contraband substances from their possession.
In Awantipora, during vehicular checking, an auto bearing registration number JK01BC-7644 with three persons on board was intercepted for checking. Upon search, approximately 50 grams of charas-like substance was recovered from the vehicle. They have been identified as Asim Ahmad son of Zaffar Ahmad Bhat resident of Batmaloo, Uzan Farooq son of Farooq Ahmad Khan, resident of Tengpora and Farhan Rashid, son of Abdul Rashid Shigar, resident of Batmaloo.
In Budgam, a police party from PS Magam during checking at Watmagam-Magam Road intercepted a suspicious vehicle (Auto) bearing registration number JK04K-4469. However, during checking, the driver who was accompanied by other person attempted to flee from the spot but were apprehended tactfully by the alert police party. They have been identified as Firdous Ahmad Ganie son of Gh. Mohammad resident of Peth Kanihama and Naseer Ahmad Mir (Galwan) son of Ab Gaffar resident of Mazhama. During search of the vehicle, 2.14Kgs of Crushed Bung (Cannabis like substance) was recovered.
In Pulwama, a police party from PP Newa alongwith concerned Magistrate carried out search at the residential house of Mohd Younis Sheikh son of Mohd Yousuf Sheikh resident of Newa. During search, approximately 110 grams of charas powder-like substance and 850 grams of charas (bang/boosa)-like substance were recovered and seized on the spot. During the operation, two accused identified as Younis Ahmad Sheikh and a lady, both residents of Newa, Pulwama were apprehended.
All the accused have been arrested and shifted to respective police stations where they remain in custody. Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective Police Stations, and further investigation is underway to unearth the broader network involved.
J&K Police reaffirm their commitment towards the eradication of drug menace from society under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan and urge the general public to cooperate and share information regarding drug-related activities to build a drug-free society, statement reads.
