Kulgam Police Arrest Three, Including Woman, with 8.15 Kg Poppy Straw in Anti-Drug Operation

Anti-Drug Operation

Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Kulgam Police have arrested 3 drug peddlers including a lady drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from their possession.

A spokesperson said that police party led by IC Police Post Nehama SI Ishfaq Ahmad under the supervision of SDPO DH Pora established a checkpoint near Krishi Vigyan Kendra Pombay Kulgam and during checking one vehicle (Load carrier auto) bearing registration number JK18D-9075 with three persons including a lady on board was intercepted. After search, 8.15 Kg of Poppy Straw like contraband substance was recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Mudasir Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Gani Bhat resident of Watigam, Kulgam (driver), Raju Singh son of Gurbaksh singh resident of Ludhiana, Punjab and a lady, Kamaljeet Kaur daughter of Santokh Singh resident of Moga, Punjab. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 49/2025 under section 8/15, 29 NDPS act has been registered at police Station DH Pora and investigation has been initiated.

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

Police Seize Property in Anti-Drug Operation in Shopian: Significant Step in Combatting Drug Trafficking

In a continued endeavor to eradicate the scourge of drugs from our society, the Shopian Police, under the astute supervision of SSP Shopian Ms. Tanushree-IPS, has made a significant stride by confiscating a property allegedly belonging to a prominent drug peddler.

The property in question is a two-story residential house, valued at Rs. 25 lakhs and spanning 1769.635 square feet. Situated on Shamilat Section 5 land, measuring 6.5 marlas (1769.63 sqft) falling under Survey No. 952/1 in Batapora village, District Shopian, it is purportedly owned by Mahjabeen Banoo, the wife of Farooq Ahmad Najar.

This operation, conducted under the provisions of sections 68-E and 68-F (1) of the NDPS Act of 1985, is directly linked to case FIR No.21/2024 U/S 8/20 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Shopian. According to authorities, the property was identified as having been unlawfully acquired through illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

The seizure of this property underscores the unwavering commitment of the police force in their relentless fight against drug trafficking. It signifies a crucial step in the ongoing battle to cleanse our communities of the menace of drugs.

The initiative has garnered widespread praise from the local populace, who have hailed the police action as a bold and necessary move in safeguarding the well-being of the community.This latest development serves as a potent reminder of the collective resolve to stamp out the drug menace and create a safer, drug-free environment for all.