Kulgam, Sep 16: Kulgam Police arrested three alleged drug peddlers, including a woman, in two separate actions and recovered 190.5 grams of heroin-like substance, officials said on Wednesday.
In the first action, police during naka checking at Upper Market Qazigund near Town Hall apprehended a woman who was allegedly moving under suspicious circumstances.
During a search of her bag, police recovered 20.5 grams of heroin-like substance packed in a black polythene envelope.
The accused was identified as Aqsa Bashir, daughter of Bashir Ahmad Dar, a resident of Hardpora Akinpora, Anantnag.
Police said FIR No. 221/2026 under Sections 8 and 21 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Qazigund and an investigation was initiated.
In another action, a naka was established near the North Portal of Navyug Tunnel, where police personnel from Police Post Navyug Tunnel intercepted a silver-coloured Swift Dzire bearing registration number JK09E-9019.
During checking, 170 grams of heroin was allegedly recovered from the possession of two occupants identified as Imran Mir, son of Mohd Akram Mir, and Muhbat Dar, son of Maqsood Ahmed Dar, both residents of Karnah, Kupwara.
Both accused were arrested, while FIR No. 222/2026 under Sections 8, 21 and 29 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Qazigund.
Police said further investigation has been taken up to establish the source of the contraband and identify other persons allegedly involved in the drug network.
SSP Kulgam said police would continue its sustained drive against drug trafficking and take stringent legal action against those involved.
He also appealed to the public to remain vigilant and share information regarding drug trafficking with the police, assuring that the identity of informants would be kept confidential.
