Srinagar, Jan 8: Police have busted a major drug racket and seized 10 kg of Heroin in Srinagar district on Wednesday. Two peddlers were also arrested.
Police said that a team of PP Qamarwari, during a routine checkpoint at Barthana Crossing, intercepted a Tata Sumo with two individuals on board. A thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 6 kilograms of heroin concealed beneath the driver’s seat.
SSP Srinagar Imtiyaz Hussain said during a personal search, 2 kilograms of the narcotic substance were recovered from the suspects, with each concealing 1 kilogram of the narcotic substance in polythene bags.
Police said the arrested individuals have been identified as Anas Ajaz Awan, son of Ajaz Ahmad Awan, resident of Dildar Tangdar, Kupwara, and Zahid Ahmad Sheikh, son of Nazir Ahmad Sheikh, resident of Channipora, Tangdar, Kupwara.
The narcotics and the vehicle used in the commission of the crime have been seized as evidence.
A case vide FIR No. 03/2025 under sections 8/21 and 29 of the NDPS Act has been registered in Police Station Parimpora, and further investigation is going on.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that the recovered narcotics were smuggled from Pakistan as part of a cross-border drug trafficking network.
J&K Police is actively pursuing both backward and forward linkages to dismantle this syndicate and identify all individuals involved in this illicit trade, he said.
J&K Police remains resolute in its mission to eradicate drug trafficking and ensure the safety of the community.
“We reaffirm our zero-tolerance policy against narcotics and pledge to bring all those involved in such criminal activities to justice with the full force of the law. We urge the general public to support our efforts in creating a drug-free society,” he said.
Police requested citizens to share any information related to drug trafficking or suspicious activities with the nearest police station or by dialing 112. “Together, we can safeguard our society from the menace of drugs,” police said in a statement.
Drugs is Dangerous compare to Terriorsm Death penalty who are involved in it
Good performance carried out by police keep up the good job
Great solute
Since Imtiaz Sahib took charge as SSP Srinagar, there has been a remarkable shift – anti-social elements and criminals are on the run.
Great work, dear brother. May Allah always protect and bless you.
These tangdharis are spreading this Drug menance in Kashmir. Good step
“Authorities have made a significant bust, seizing in crores of heroin from two individuals. The alarming reality is that, had they not been apprehended, these individuals might have eventually risen to prominent positions within our society, potentially perpetuating a toxic cycle of influence and corruption.”
Jk police only hope to eradicate this mafiya Big salute
Great job done
