Pulwama, July 20: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, J&K Police apprehended a drug peddler in Pulwama and recovered approximately 27 grams of brown sugar-like substance during naka checking.

During naka checking, a police party Police Station Kakapora intercepted & apprehended a suspicious person coming from Oukhoo. The accused was identified as Jasir Ahmad Khanday son of Gh. Mohi-ud-Din Khanday resident of Kakapora. During search, brown sugar-like substance was recovered from his possession. The accused was arrested and the contraband was seized. Accordingly, FIR No. 58/2026 under Section 8/21 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Kakapora and further investigation has been taken up to ascertain the source of the contraband and identify any forward or backward linkages.
Police remains firmly committed to its mission of creating a drug-free society and appeals to the general public to extend their cooperation by sharing any information related to drug peddling or substance abuse in their localities. Citizens can report such activities to the nearest police station.