In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Srinagar Police intercepted a narcotics consignment smuggled from Pakistan and arrested two alleged drug peddlers, recovering 8 kilograms of heroin, officials said. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Imtiyaz Hussain, stated that during a routine checkpoint at Barthana crossing, a vehicle with two individuals onboard was stopped. A search revealed six kilograms of heroin hidden beneath the driver’s seat and an additional two kilograms recovered from the individuals themselves.
The accused have been identified as Anas Ajaz Awan from Dildar Tangdar, Kupwara, and Zahid Ahmad Sheikh from Channipora, Kupwara’s Tangdar. The narcotics and the vehicle used in the crime have been seized as evidence. A case has been registered under sections 8/21 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, with investigations ongoing.
Preliminary findings indicate the heroin was smuggled from Pakistan as part of a cross-border trafficking network. The J&K Police are actively working to dismantle the syndicate by pursuing all leads. SSP Hussain reaffirmed the police’s commitment to eradicating drug trafficking and ensuring community safety.
