Police arrests 03 drug peddlers in Pulwama, contraband substances recovered

PULWAMA: Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking, police in Pulwama achieved a major breakthrough in two separate operations by arresting three drug peddlers and recovering a substantial quantity of contraband substance from their possession.

A police party of Police Station Pulwama during checking at Malangpora intercepted one individual. During search, 176.5 grams of charas powder-like substance was recovered from his possession. The accused has been identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Ganie son of Mohd Shafi Ganie resident of Murran. During questioning, the accused disclosed that the contraband was procured from one Mohd Akram Shah son of Ghulam Ahmad Shah resident of Junglenard Shal Tokuna.

Acting swiftly on this information, police conducted a search at the residence of the said person, leading to the recovery of an additional 198.5 grams of charas powder-like substance. The said accused was also arrested on the spot. In this regard, FIR No. 54/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act stands registered at Police Station Pulwama and investigation is underway.

In another operation, a naka party of Police Station Litter at Wasoora intercepted a motorcyclist coming from Chakoora towards Tahab. During search, 235 grams of charas powder-like substance was recovered concealed behind the visor of the motorcycle bearing registration number JK13C-1083. The accused has been identified as Shabir Ahmad Dar son of Gh. Nabi Dar resident of Rakh Litter. Accordingly, FIR No. 42/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Litter and investigation has been taken up.

Police reiterates its firm commitment to eradicate the menace of drugs from society and urges the general public to extend cooperation by sharing any information related to drug trafficking.