Srinagar, Oct 21: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday arrested a drug peddler in Shopian and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
A police spokesperson said that during routine naka checking at Sazan Crossing, a police party from Police Post Keegam noticed a person moving under suspicious circumstances and tactfully apprehended him. During his personal search, 22 grams of charas powder like substance was recovered from his possession. The accused has been identified as Shahnawaz Ahmad Naikoo, son of Mohd Amin Naikoo, resident of DK Pora Imamsahib.
Accordingly, FIR No. 222/2026 under the relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Shopian and further investigation has been initiated to ascertain the source of the contraband and establish its forward and backward linkages, spokesperson said.
J&K Police reiterated its firm commitment to maintaining a drug-free society and urged the general public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by sharing information regarding drug peddling, illegal cultivation of narcotic plants and substance abuse in their localities.
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