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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