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Samba Police Seize Cocaine Worth ₹19 Crore Following Fake Currency Probe

February 9, 2026 by NOK Desk

In a major breakthrough, police in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir have recovered cocaine valued at over ₹19 crore. Interestingly, the massive drug haul was discovered while officers were investigating a completely different case involving counterfeit money.

How the Investigation Unfolded

The case began on February 3, when a branch manager at Punjab National Bank in Bari Brahmana reported a man named Dil Mohd for depositing ₹9,000 in fake currency. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

After his arrest, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) grew suspicious of his bank accounts. Despite working as a driver, the accused had nearly ₹20.4 lakh stashed away in J&K Bank and PNB.

The Discovery

During questioning, the suspect confessed that his wealth came from a long-running drug trafficking operation. This led police to a garage at his workplace in Bari Brahmana, where they found:

Two large packets of cocaine (weighing roughly 1.9 kg).
The drugs were carefully hidden in cardboard and wrapped in tape.

The police have now added charges under the NDPS Act and believe more arrests will follow as the investigation continues.

Further Arrests in Udhampur

In a separate incident on Monday morning, police in Udhampur arrested two more drug peddlers. The duo was travelling from Jammu to Srinagar when officers intercepted their car at Chenani, finding 55 grams of heroin hidden inside the vehicle.

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Budgam Police Attach ₹50 Lakh Property in NDPS Case in Humhama

February 8, 2026 by NOK Desk

In a major action against drug trafficking, Budgam Police have attached an immovable property worth around ₹50 lakh in the Humhama area of Budgam district in connection with an NDPS case.

According to a police statement, the attached property is a double-storey residential house belonging to an alleged drug peddler, Irfan Ahmad Dar, son of Mohammad Ashraf Dar, a resident of Humhama.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The attachment was carried out under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act in connection with FIR No. 44/2020, registered under Sections 8 and 21 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Budgam.

Police said the move is part of an ongoing crackdown aimed at curbing drug trafficking by targeting the financial assets of individuals involved in the illegal narcotics trade.

Budgam Police have also appealed to the public to cooperate and share any information related to drug peddling, emphasising that community support is essential to build a drug-free society. (KNC)

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Anantnag Police Seize Drugs, Arrest Three Peddlers in Coordinated Crackdown

February 4, 2026 by NOK Desk

Police in Anantnag have arrested three people in separate incidents as part of their crackdown on drug dealing. A significant amount of illegal drugs was seized.

Officers from Bijbehara Police Station made the first arrest during a routine vehicle check near Tulkhan crossing. They stopped a man named Mushtaq Ahmad Wagay from Bijbehara and found about 500 grams of a substance believed to be charas (cannabis resin) on him.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

In a second incident, during another check at Kerikadal, police arrested Qaiser Jeelani Bhat from Sallar. From him, they recovered roughly 6.6 grams of a substance suspected to be brown sugar (heroin).

Finally, acting on a tip-off, the police arrested a third man, Saboor Ahmad Haroo, also from Bijbehara. They found about 9.27 grams of a brown sugar-like substance in his possession.

The police have registered cases against all three and started investigations.

Jammu and Kashmir Police say they are committed to ridding the area of the drug problem. They are asking for the public’s help and urge anyone with information about drug dealing to come forward and cooperate.

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Jammu and Kashmir Police Arrest Three Drug Peddlers in Sopore and Awantipora, Recover Charas

January 31, 2026 by NOK Desk

Continuing its strong drive against drugs, Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested three alleged drug peddlers in Sopore and Awantipora and recovered banned substances from their possession.

In Sopore, a police team was carrying out routine naka checking at Aftab Mohallah, Warpora Crossing, when they noticed two suspicious men. On seeing the police, the duo tried to run away but were caught quickly. During a search, police recovered a charas-like substance from them. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The two accused were identified as Ghulam Nabi Bhat, son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, and Aabid Hussain War, son of Mohammad Afzal War. Both are residents of Warpora, Sopore.

In a separate action in Awantipora, police conducted naka checking at Reshipora. A police team from Police Post Reshipora, working under the supervision of the SHO Police Station Awantipora, stopped a suspicious person. During the search, around 630 grams of charas powder-like substance was recovered.

The accused was identified as Abdul Qayoom Beig, son of Ali Mohammad Beig, a resident of Beigpora, Awantipora.

All three accused have been arrested and shifted to their respective police stations, where they remain in custody. Cases under relevant sections of law have been registered, and further investigation is underway to trace the source of the drugs and possible wider links.

Police reiterated their zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and said strict, intelligence-based action will continue to protect youth and society from drugs. They also appealed to the public to cooperate and share information to help eliminate the drug menace.

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J&K Police Arrest 6 Drug Peddlers, Seize Heroin, Codeine & Charas in Multiple Raids

January 30, 2026 by NOK Desk

In its continued efforts to curb the drug menace from the society, J&K Police have arrested six drug peddlers from various locations and recovered contraband/psychotropic substances from their possession.
In Anantnag, a police team intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK03C-4157 at a checkpoint established at Achabal Chowk, driven by Arif Ramzan Mir son of Mohd Ramzan Mir resident of Shangus. During search, 16 grams of heroin-like substance was recovered from his possession.
Similarly, in Pulwama, during routine naka checking near Hawal Bridge, intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number UP38 AK 7313 (Thar) with two persons on board. They have been identified as Mohd Fahad son of Ateek Ahmad resident of Hindupora Khada, Uttar Pradesh and Aman son of Aabid resident of Begam Sarai, Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. During search, 11 bottles of Codeine Phosphate were recovered from their possession.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Meanwhile in Sopore, during the investigation of Case FIR No. 23/2026 registered under Sections 8/22–29 of the NDPS Act and Section 281 BNS at Police Station Sopore, based on the disclosure of the earlier arrested accused, J&K Police apprehended two more persons namely Mohd Umar Dar son of Ghulam Nabi Dar and Nisar Ahmad Bhat @ Shanu son of Mehraj-ud-Din Bhat, both residents of Naseem Bagh, Sopore. Acting on their disclosures, Police recovered a substantial quantity of Codeine Phosphate bottles from their possession.
In a separate action, Police Post Hadipora established a naka at Hadipora Crossing. During checking, a suspicious person attempted to flee but was apprehended tactfully. During search, a charas-like substance was recovered from his possession. The accused was identified as Farooq Ahmad Malla son of Ab Rahim Malla resident of Hadipora.
All the accused persons have been arrested and the vehicles used the commission of crimes have also been seized.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigations have been initiated.
J&K Police reiterate their zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and reaffirm their commitment to sustained, intelligence-driven action to dismantle drug networks and protect the youth and society from the menace of narcotics. Public cooperation is solicited to help eradicate drug abuse from the society.

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J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau Arrests Four Officials in Udhampur and Rajouri for Demanding and Accepting Bribes

January 20, 2026 by NOK Desk

The Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau (J&K ACB) on Tuesday arrested four government officials in three separate corruption cases for demanding and accepting bribes in Udhampur and Rajouri districts.

According to officials, one case was registered at Police Station ACB Udhampur, while two cases were registered at Police Station ACB Rajouri. All arrests were made after successful trap operations conducted by the bureau.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Udhampur Case

In the first case, the ACB received a complaint against Anil Jamwal, Junior Assistant posted in the office of the Superintending Engineer, PWD R&B Udhampur, and Jeet Kumar, a Computer Operator in the office of the Executive Engineer, PWD R&B Udhampur.

The complainant alleged that the two officials demanded a bribe for issuing a contractor card. Unwilling to pay the bribe, the complainant approached the ACB for legal action.

After discreet verification confirmed the bribe demand, the ACB registered FIR No. 02/2026 under relevant provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and BNS, 2023. A trap team led by a Deputy Superintendent of Police rank officer was formed, which caught both officials red-handed while demanding and accepting ₹12,000 as bribe.

The bribe money was recovered in the presence of independent witnesses. Searches were later conducted at Ram Nagar and Laddan Power House areas of Udhampur in the presence of a magistrate.

Rajouri Case Involving Police Officer

In another case, the ACB Rajouri received a complaint against ASI Zamurat Manhas of Police Station Mendhar. The complainant alleged that the ASI demanded a bribe to settle a monetary dispute and threatened to book him under the Public Safety Act if he failed to pay.

Following verification, FIR No. 01/2026 was registered at PS ACB Rajouri. The ACB team caught the accused red-handed while accepting ₹5,000 as bribe. He was arrested on the spot, and searches were conducted at his residential premises in Mendhar, Surankote, and Jammu.

Patwari Arrested in Third Case

In the third case, the ACB acted on a written complaint against Patwari Mohd. Razaq, posted at Patwar Halqa Sokar/Prori in Koteranka area of Rajouri district.

The complainant alleged that the Patwari demanded money for recording the names of his three daughters in the revenue records, specifically in the Khasra Girdwari. After registering FIR No. 02/2026 at PS ACB Rajouri, a trap team arrested the Patwari while accepting ₹10,000 as bribe.

Searches were also conducted at the accused’s residential premises after his arrest.

Investigation Ongoing

Officials said that further investigation in all three cases is currently underway. The J&K Anti Corruption Bureau reiterated its commitment to taking strict action against corruption and urged the public to report any demand for illegal gratification.

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NCB Arrests Repeat Drug Offender, Seizes Charas on Jammu–Srinagar Highway in Anantnag

January 18, 2026 by NOK Desk

In a major action against drug trafficking, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Srinagar Zone, recovered 0.635 kilograms of charas and arrested a repeat offender in Anantnag, officials said.

A senior officer told KNS that acting on specific intelligence, an NCB team intercepted Subzar Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohammad Ramzan Bhat, a resident of Kud Angun, Marhama, on January 17, 2026. The interception took place on National Highway-44 near the Diamond Sports Shop on the Jammu–Srinagar Road in Bijbehara tehsil, leading to the seizure of the contraband. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

During the investigation, officials found that the accused is a repeat offender with a previous case under the NDPS Act. He was earlier arrested in FIR No. 07/2023 at Police Post Sangam, Bijbehara, where 520 grams of charas had been recovered. He is currently out on bail in that case.

Preliminary disclosures also indicate that the accused has a criminal history. Officials said he was lodged in jail in 2016 in connection with stone-pelting cases and was later detained under the Public Safety Act in 2023. He was released from custody on March 21, 2024. These details are being verified with the concerned police authorities.

The NCB said further investigation is underway to trace the source of the seized charas, identify backward and forward linkages, and uncover any larger narcotics network linked to the accused.

Officials said the establishment of the NCB office in Srinagar is part of the Government of India’s focused strategy to strengthen anti-narcotics enforcement in Jammu and Kashmir.

Reaffirming its commitment, the NCB said it remains determined to disrupt drug trafficking networks and protect the youth from the harmful effects of narcotics. The bureau also appealed to the public to cooperate by sharing information related to drug trafficking through the MANAS – National Narcotics Helpline by calling the toll-free number 1933, assuring that the identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential.

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Srinagar Police Arrest Notorious Drug Peddler, Seize 1.6 Kg Heroin in Munawarabad

January 18, 2026 by NOK Desk

Continuing its drive against drug trafficking, Srinagar Police arrested a notorious drug peddler and recovered around 1.6 kilograms of heroin during a late-night operation in Srinagar, officials said on Sunday.

According to a police spokesperson, a team from Police Station Khanyar noticed a suspicious person during routine checking near the Sewage Treatment Plant in the Munawarabad area. Upon searching his bag, police recovered two packets of heroin weighing approximately 1.6 kg. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

During the investigation, the accused identified himself as Fayaz Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Hussain Dar, a resident of Ichgam in Budgam district.

Following the recovery, FIR No. 04/2026 was registered at Police Station Khanyar under Sections 8 and 21 of the NDPS Act. The accused has been taken into custody, and further investigation is underway to trace the source of the narcotics and identify others involved in the trafficking network.

Srinagar Police reiterated their firm resolve to take strict action against drug traffickers and appealed to the public to cooperate by sharing any information related to drug abuse or illegal narcotics trade, so that this serious social menace can be curbed effectively.

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Crime Branch Kashmir Books Seven for Fake Government Job Scam, Youth Duped of ₹39 Lakh

January 18, 2026 by NOK Desk

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a case against seven people for allegedly running a fake government recruitment racket and cheating unemployed youth by taking money in exchange for jobs.

According to an official statement, the case was registered after the EOW received a written complaint alleging that the accused were luring job seekers with false promises of employment in various government departments. These included banks, the Agriculture Department, and defence services. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Officials said the accused allegedly collected around ₹39 lakh from multiple victims, claiming they would arrange government jobs for them. However, instead of securing genuine employment, the victims were reportedly given fake and forged appointment orders.

After receiving the complaint, the Economic Offences Wing carried out a preliminary verification. During the probe, the allegations were found to be prima facie true. Investigators revealed that the accused used SIM cards registered in other people’s names to carry out the fraud and avoid detection.

Further verification confirmed that the appointment letters provided to the victims were fake. Based on these findings, the case has been registered at Police Station Economic Offences Wing under Sections 420, 468, 472, and 120-B of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC). Officials said further investigation is underway to identify more victims and uncover the full network involved.

The Crime Branch has advised the public, especially unemployed youth, to remain cautious of anyone offering government jobs in return for money. Officials stressed that no government job is offered through payments, and any such attempt should be immediately reported to the nearest police station or the Economic Offences Wing to prevent further cheating.

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Anantnag Police Attach Vehicle Under UAPA in Unlawful Activities Case

January 15, 2026 by NOK Desk

In a significant move against unlawful activities, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Anantnag have attached a vehicle under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), officials said on Wednesday.

According to a police statement, an Alto car bearing registration number JK13E-5393 has been attached in connection with FIR No. 40/2025, registered at Police Station Uttrasoo. The case involves serious charges under Sections 18, 20, 23, and 39 of the UAPA, along with Sections 7/25 of the Indian Arms Act.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Vehicle Attached After Legal Procedure

Police said the attachment was carried out as part of the ongoing investigation and strictly followed due legal procedures. Authorities believe the vehicle was linked to activities considered prejudicial to the security and sovereignty of the nation.

Officials clarified that attaching properties and vehicles is a legal step used to disrupt networks involved in unlawful activities and to prevent further misuse of such assets.

Strong Message Against Unlawful Activities

The action reflects the firm resolve of Jammu and Kashmir Police to deal strictly with individuals and properties connected to activities that threaten peace and public safety. Police emphasised that no involvement in unlawful acts will be tolerated, and legal action will be taken wherever evidence is found.

Reiterating their commitment, police said they remain focused on maintaining peace and order in the valley and ensuring that those indulging in unlawful activities face strict legal consequences.

Authorities also urged the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and share any information that could help in preserving security and stability in the region.

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