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J&K Police Book Habitual Drug Peddler Mohd Shafi Sheikh Under PIT NDPS Act in Shopian

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Mohd Shafi Sheikh

write title and 18 words meta for article ”In a major stride towards eliminating drug trafficking and strengthening public safety, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Shopian have booked a notorious and habitual drug peddler namely Mohd Shafi Sheikh, resident of Gadapora Shopian, under the provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, 1988, officials said.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The detention order was issued by the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, following a comprehensive dossier submitted by Shopian Police. The dossier detailed the individual’s sustained involvement in the illicit drug trade. The accThis preventive detention was necessitated due to the grave threat posed by the individual’s activities to public health, peace, and the wellbeing of vulnerable youth.

The action underscores the zero-tolerance policy of J&K Police toward drug peddling and trafficking and reflects the firm resolve of J&K Police to eradicate the drug menace from society. Citizens are urged to cooperate and share any information related to drug peddling or suspicious activities in their locality, officials added.used is a repeat offender; named in multiple FIRs related to narcotics and has been lodged in Central Jail Kot Bhalwal, Jammu.

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J&K Police Arrest Two Drug Peddlers in Shopian and Awantipora, Recover Contraband

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Drug Peddlers in Shopian

In ongoing crackdown against the menace of drugs, J&K Police have arrested 02 drug peddlers in Shopian & Awantipora and recovered contraband substances from their possession.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

In Shopian, a police party of Police Station Imamsahib at a checkpoint established at Manihal crossing, intercepted a suspicious person. During search, charas like substance (06 Sticks) weighing approximately 245 grams was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Shahnawaz Ahmad Allai resident of Melhura Zainapora. He has been arrested and a case vide FIR No. 37/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Imamsahib, and investigation has been initiated.

In Awantipora, a police party of Police Station Khrew at a checkpoint established at Kharchek Sharshalli road, intercepted a suspicious person identified as Bilal Ahmad Lone son of Mohd Maqbool Lone resident of Sharshalli. During his personal search, 1.183 kg of Bang Choora was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and a case FIR No. 90/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Khrew, and investigation has been set into motion.

We urge the general public that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime in your locality, kindly contact the nearest police establishment or dial 112. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from society. We reassure community members that police will act tough against criminals as per law.

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Five Drug Peddlers Arrested in South Kashmir; Contraband Recovered in Pampore, Pulwama, and Shopian

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Drug Smuggling 2 arrested

 Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday held five drug peddlers in south Kashmir areas and recovered contraband substance from their possession.

A police spokesperson said that a police party from Police Station Pampore, headed by SHO PS Pampore under the close supervision of SDPO Pampore during routine patrolling at Chandhara Nambal, intercepted three suspicious persons. During their personal search, police party recovered 8 kilograms and 925 grams of charas powder from their possession. The accused persons have been identified as Raiees Ahmad Sheikh son of Gh. Mohammad Sheikh & Prince Ahmad Mir son of Ali Mohammad Mir both residents of Chandhara, Manzoor Khan son of Farooq Khan resident of Drangbal Pampore. They have been arrested and a case FIR No. 118/2025 under relevant sections of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Pampore, and investigation has been initiated, spokesperson said.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Similarly in Pulwama, a police party of Police Station Kakapora at a checkpoint established at Okhoo Kakapora, intercepted a suspicious person identified as Abdul Majeed Wani, son of Gh Ahmad Wani, a resident of Nihama. During search, 2.765 kilograms of bang boosa like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and a case vide FIR No. 71/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Kakapora and investigation has been initiated.

Furthermore, in Shopian, a police party of Police Station Zainapora, at a checkpoint established at Maldera Zainapora, intercepted a vehicle (Wagnor) bearing registration number JK18-6181 driven by Umar Maqbool Parra resident of Humhona Nagbal Zainapora. During the search, search of the vehicle charas like substance weighing approximately 1.326 kgs were recovered from the vehicle. He has been arrested and a case vide FIR No. 108/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Zainapora and investigation has been initiated. The vehicle used in the commission of the crime was also seized.

J&K Police remains committed to its zero-tolerance policy against drug abuse and trafficking and urges the general public to come forward with any information regarding drug peddling or other anti-social activities in their areas, spokesperson added.

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Srinagar Police Arrest Drug Peddler Waheed Ahmad Zaroo, Seize 1.5 kg Charas During Naka Check in Noorbagh

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Waheed Ahmad Zaroo,

In its continued resolve to eliminate drugs from the society and dismantle the infrastructure supporting illegal narcotics trade in the district, Police on Tuesday said to have  arrested a drug peddler and recovered substantial quantity of contraband narcotics from his possession in Srinagar district.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

A  spokesperson said that Police team from Police Post Noorbagh, while conducting routine naka checking at Waniyar Noorbagh, intercepted an e-Riksha bearing registration number JK01AV-0593 moving towards Safakadal.

During the search of the vehicle, 1500 grams of charas were recovered. Upon the personal search of the driver, an additional 70 grams of charas were recovered from his possession.

The driver has been identified as Waheed Ahmad Zaroo, son of Mohd Ramzan Zaroo, resident of Gagarzoo Guzarbal Noorbagh.

In this connection, Case FIR No. 128/2025 under relevant sections of the NDPS Act stands registered at Police Station Safakadal and the accused person has been arrested.

Further investigation into the case is going on.

Srinagar Police reaffirms its commitment to curb the menace of drug trafficking and to ensure a drug-free society.

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Charas Seized in Shopian Raid as Police Step Up Crackdown on Drug Menace

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Charas Seized in Shopian

In its continued crackdown against drug menace, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Shopian have recovered contraband substance from a residential house in Zainapora area.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

A police spokesperson said that acting on specific information, Police Station Zainapora registered a case under FIR No. 98/2025 and obtained a search warrant from the Hon’ble Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate 1st Class Shopian. A team from Police Station Zainapora accompanied by the Executive Magistrate 1st Class, raided the house of Ainaul Ul Huda Dar, resident of Darbagh. During the search, 1.164Kgs of charas-like substance was seized.

The accused has been arrested and further investigation is underway, spokesperson said.Police reiterated its commitment to eradicate the menace of drugs from society and urged the public to extend cooperation.

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J&K Police Attach Drug Proceeds Property Worth ₹15.44 Lakh Belonging to Shopian Resident

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As part of ongoing measures to curb narcotics-related activities, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached a single-story residential house valued at Rs 15,44,523, with a plinth area of 1258 sq. ft. under Survey No. 498 min, belonging to Mukhtar Ahmad Naikoo, resident of Meemander Shopian.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channe

An official said that the property has been found to be acquired using money obtained through the sale of illegal drugs and narcotics. He said the accused has been previously involved in multiple NDPS cases, including FIR No. 41/2016 and FIR No. 27/2020 of Police Station Shopian.

The attachment process was executed in the presence of a duly constituted police team, Executive Magistrate, Lambardar, and Chowkidar, ensuring full compliance with all legal protocols, official added.Police reiterated its commitment to enforcing the law against narcotics-related offences and appealed to the public to report any information regarding drug-related activities.

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Shopian Police Arrest Two Women Drug Peddlers, Seize 16 Kgs of Narcotics in Zainapora

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Drug Smuggling 2 arrested

As part of its sustained efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Shopian Police arrested two women drug peddlers and recovered huge quantities of crushed Cannabis and Charas-like substance from their possession within the jurisdiction of Police Post Wachi.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channe

A Police spokesperson said that During routine naka checking at Melhura Zainapora, two women moving under suspicious circumstances while carrying large bags were intercepted by the naka party. Upon search of these bags, 15 Kgs of crushed Cannabis and 1 Kg of Charas-like substance were recovered.

The accused have been identified as Rubeena Akhtar, resident of Rakhi Litter Pulwama, and Nargis Jan, resident of Kawani Dagripora Pulwama.

Accordingly, a case FIR No. 92/2025 under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Zainapora. Investigation has been initiated to trace the forward and backward linkages and to unearth the broader network involved in the trade.

Shopian Police reiterates its commitment to maintaining a drug-free society and appeals to the general public to cooperate in this noble mission. Citizens are requested to share any information regarding drug abuse or peddling on the helpline number 9596768831 (PCR Shopian). The identity of the informer shall be kept strictly confidential.

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Kulgam Police Arrest Drug Peddler Nadeem Manzoor Naikoo, Recover Over 2 Kg of Poppy Straw During Naka Checking

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Drug Smuggling 2 arrested

Continuing unwavering efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Kulgam Police arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

A police spokesperson, in a statement, said that a police party led by IC PP Mirbazar during naka checking at Furrah Bypass, Mirbazar intercepted one suspicious person identified as Nadeem Manzoor Naikoo son of Manzoor Ahmad Naikoo resident of Pati Akhran, Nowpora carrying a bag.

After search, Poppy Straw weighing 2.050 kg like substance filled in the said bag was recovered. The person was arrested on spot, it reads.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 218/2025 under section 8/15 NDPS act has been registered at Police Station Qazigund and further investigation is underway to trace the source and wider network involved, statement reads.

Kulgam Police reiterate its firm commitment to combat drug trafficking and urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Together, we can ensure a drug-free and safer society, reads the statement. (KNC)

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Kulgam Police Arrest Drug Peddler Talib Hussain Sheikh , Recover Charas and Cannabis-Like Substances During Naka Checking

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Talib Hussain Sheikh

As part of the ongoing intensified crackdown on drug trafficking in Jammu and Kashmir, Kulgam Police arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substances from his possession during naka checking at Khudwani Bypass in the district, officials said on Thursday.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

In a press statement, a police spokesperson said that a police party from Police Station Qaimoh set up naka checking and frisking of suspicious persons and vehicles at Khudwani Bypass. During the checking, a person—Talib Hussain Sheikh, son of Khurshid Hussain Sheikh, resident of KG Raina, Wanpoh—carrying a bag and behaving suspiciously was intercepted. Upon search, 30 grams of Charas and 500 grams of ground Cannabis-like contraband substances were recovered from his possession. He was arrested on the spot.

Regarding the incident, case with FIR No. 79/2025 U/S 8/20 of NDPS Act stands registered in the Police Station Qaimoh and investigation is in progress, he addded.

It is pertinent to mention, police said, that such drug peddlers are hellbent on destroying the life of common people particularly the young generation by spreading the drugs in the society. The general public is once again requested to cooperate with the kulgam police in the crusade against drug menace in the district.

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Budgam Police Seize 325 Kgs of Charas in Major Anti-Drug Operation at Chadoora

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Police Seize 325 Kgs of Charas

Police on Wednesday said that continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking, Budgam Police have intensified their crackdown on narcotics and recovered a huge quantity of contraband substances in Chadoora area.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

In a statement, the police said that acting on specific information, Police Station Chadoora received a tip-off regarding three individuals — Ghulam Rasool Wani, Mohd Altaf Wani, and Gh. Nabi Wani (sons of Ghulam Mohd Wani), residents of Chitru Dangerpora — who had allegedly concealed a large quantity of charas-like substance in their residential house.

A police team from Police Station Chadoora, under the supervision of an Executive Magistrate 1st Class, conducted a search of the said location. During the operation, 27 nylon bags containing charas-like substance weighing about 325 kgs were recovered. The contraband was sealed and seized on the spot as per due procedure.

Accordingly, a case FIR No. 181/2025 under sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Chadoora and further investigation is underway.

Budgam Police reiterate their firm resolve to eradicate the drug menace from society and urge the public to remain vigilant and report any information related to drug trafficking or suspicious activities, reads the statement.

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