HANDWARA: In a major offensive against the drug menace under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Police in Handwara achieved another significant success by apprehending a drug peddler during a high-alert naka operation at Bagatpora area falling within the jurisdiction of Police Station Handwara.

Acting vigilantly during routine checking, a police team from Police Station Handwara observed a suspicious individual attempting to flee from the spot after noticing the naka party. Demonstrating prompt response and operational alertness, the police personnel swiftly chased and intercepted the suspect.

During the subsequent personal search, officers recovered Spasmo-Proxyvon Plus, Bascogust contraband substance from his possession, exposing his involvement in illegal narcotics trafficking. The accused has been identified as Junaid Ahmad Dar son of Lal Mohd Dar resident of Waskoora Handwara. In this regard, FIR No. 105/2026 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Handwara, and investigation has been set into motion to unearth further links in the narcotics network.

J&K Police remains firmly committed to its zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and continues to intensify sustained operations across the district to dismantle the drug ecosystem. General public is once again urged to cooperate with Police by sharing credible information related to drug peddling so that together a drug-free society can be ensured.

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