Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police have arrested a drug peddler in Kupwara and recovered contraband substances from his possession.

A police team of Police Station Kupwara at a routine checkpoint established at Salkoot Kupwara apprehended a suspicious person. During search, a substantial amount of heroin & charas like substance was recovered from his possession The accused has been identified as Jahangir Ahmad Khan son of Mohd Yaseen Khan resident of Gutlipora Haihama. Preliminary enquiry revealed that the accused was engaged in illicit drug trafficking.
In this regard, a case FIR No. 275/2025 under Sections 8/20, 21 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Kupwara. Investigation into the matter is going on.
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.