In a continued effort to combat the drug menace in society, J&K Police have arrested three drug peddlers in Budgam and Handwara, recovering significant amounts of contraband substances from their possession.
According to a police statement, authorities at Police Post Mochwa received reliable information that Saqlain Mushtaq, a resident of Batpora Chadoora, was hiding contraband substances at his house. Acting on this tip-off, a search warrant was obtained from the Hon’ble Court, and a raid was carried out by a police team in the presence of the Executive Magistrate. During the search, officers recovered 545 grams of a charas-like substance, 230 grams of grinded charas-like substance, and 33.10 kg of semi-grinded cannabis leaves from the location. Saqlain Mushtaq was arrested, and a case under relevant sections of the law has been registered. The investigation is ongoing.
In Handwara, during a routine naka checking at Baghatpora Crossing, a suspicious individual was intercepted by the police. The person, later identified as Ashiq Ahmad Shah, a resident of Kachwari Handwara, was found to be carrying 8.93 grams of a heroin-like substance. In another operation at Badkote Handwara, Bilal Ahmad Najar, a resident of Badrehar Handwara, was arrested after 63 grams of charas-like substance was found in his possession.
Cases have been registered in Police Station Handwara regarding these arrests, and investigations are continuing to identify further links in the drug trade.
J&K Police are steadfast in their mission to eliminate drug-related activities in the region and protect the community. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any drug peddling activities to the nearest police station, ensuring collective action against drug addiction and trafficking.
