Police Arrests Two Drug Peddlers Umer Manzoor Rather and Yawer Ahmad Bhat with Contraband Substances in Srinagar

In its relentless efforts to contain the drug menace, Police in Srinagar has arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A Spokesperson said that Police team of PS Chanapora at a checkpoint established at Chanpora intercepted a vehicle (Tempo Traveller) bearing registration number JK02AF-1776, with two persons on board. They have been identified as Umer Manzoor Rather resident of Natipora @ Manadev and Yawer Ahmad Bhat resident of Baghat Kanipora. During search, substantial quanity of contraband substance was recovered from their possession.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 03/2025 under NDPS Act has been registered at PS Chanapora and investigation initiated.

J&K Police yet again appeals to the general public to assist them in the fight against drug trafficking by sharing any relevant information. Together, we can work towards creating a safer, drug-free society.