Four drug peddlers arrested in Anantnag, Handwara; heroin, charas seized
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested four alleged drug peddlers in Anantnag and Handwara and recovered heroin and charas from their possession, officials said on Sunday.
In Anantnag, a police party from Police Station Mattan intercepted a motorcycle during naka checking at Gopalpora Crossing. Two persons travelling on the motorcycle were identified as Ubaid Ahmed Khan and Yawar Sultan, both residents of Gopalpora.
During their search, police recovered approximately 14 grams of heroin, around 7 grams from each accused. Accordingly, FIR No. 130/2026 under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Mattan, and an investigation was initiated, officials said.
In another incident, a police party from Police Post Sangam intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK01AT-9464 at Sangam Chowk. The vehicle, travelling from Jammu towards Srinagar, was being driven by Waseem Bashir Bhat, a resident of Lal Chowk, Srinagar.
During the search, police recovered 6.15 grams of charas from his possession. A case has been registered under relevant provisions of law, officials said.
Meanwhile, in Handwara, police apprehended Mohammad Ashraf Bhat, a resident of Redi Chowkibal, Kupwara, during naka checking at Champora Crossing, falling under the jurisdiction of Police Station Vilgam.
During his personal search, a charas-like substance was recovered from his possession. Accordingly, FIR No. 73/2026 under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Vilgam. The accused has been formally arrested, and further investigation is underway to establish the forward and backward linkages, officials added. — (KIMS)
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