Kulgam, July 11: Continuing its intensified crackdown against narcotics under the “Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan,” Kulgam Police on Saturday arrested two alleged drug peddlers and recovered 13.8 grams of heroin-like contraband substance from their possession during a routine checkpoint operation in Qazigund.
According to police, a naka established by a team from Police Station Qazigund, led by the Station House Officer (SHO), at Wanpora near the bridge intercepted a Hyundai i20 bearing registration number JK01BA-6269 for inspection.
During the search of the vehicle and its occupants, police recovered 13.8 grams of heroin-like substance, a digital weighing machine, and silver foil, commonly used in the handling of narcotics. The contraband was seized on the spot.
The accused have been identified as Towseef Ahmad Khan, son of Tariq Ahmad Khan, and Zaheen Fayaz Bhat, son of Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, both residents of Batmaloo, Srinagar. Both individuals were taken into custody, while the vehicle allegedly used in the commission of the offence was also seized.
Police have registered FIR No. 178/2026 under Sections 8/21 and 29 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Qazigund, and further investigation has been initiated to ascertain the forward and backward links of the narcotics network.
Kulgam Police reiterated its commitment to eliminating the drug menace and urged citizens to actively cooperate by sharing information about drug peddling or other anti-social activities. Police said the campaign against narcotics will continue with full determination to safeguard the youth and ensure a drug-free society. (KNC)
