Baramulla, Oct 14: Three persons were arrested after police recovered 16 grams of a heroin-like substance from them during routine patrolling at Gulnar Park in Azad Gunj, Baramulla, on Wednesday, police said.
A police spokesperson said the trio allegedly attempted to flee after noticing the police party but were apprehended by alert personnel during an ongoing drive against drug-related activities.
The accused have been identified as Faizan Majeed Teli, alias Gunga, son of Abdul Majeed Teli, a resident of Banglow Bagh in Old Town Baramulla; Aqib Ahmad Gojree, son of Ghulam Mohammad Gojree, a resident of Gulnar Park; and Sahil Bashir Karnayi, son of Bashir Ahmad Karnayi, a resident of Gousia Colony, Azad Gunj.
Police said six grams of the suspected contraband were recovered from Teli, while five grams each were recovered from Gojree and Karnayi. Three syringes and seven lighters were also seized.
An Executive Magistrate and independent witnesses were called to the spot, and the required legal formalities were completed, the spokesperson said.
A case under FIR No. 167/2026 has been registered at Police Station Baramulla under Sections 8 and 21–29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Further investigation is underway.
The accused were taken to a hospital for medical examination. Two tested positive for narcotic substance use, while the result of the third person was awaited, police said.
All three are in police custody.
Police have urged the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and share information related to drug trafficking and substance abuse.
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