Srinagar, Jan 16,: Police in Srinagar have recovered 14 grams of narcotic substance, identified as brown sugar, during a naka checking operation carried out by Police Station Kralkhud on Thursday.
Officials said the recovery was made from the possession of Rayees Ahmad Dar, also known as Rayees Bandaar, and Abish Imtiyaz Bhat, both inhabitants of the Barbarshah area of Srinagar. The duo was intercepted during routine checking, following which the narcotic substance was recovered.
In connection with the recovery, FIR No. 02 of 2025 under Sections 8, 21 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act has been registered at Police Station Kralkhud, and further investigation has been taken up.
Police officials said that a vehicle bearing registration number JK05D 2631, which was being used by the accused at the time of interception, has also been seized as part of the investigation.
Authorities said that preliminary investigation is underway to ascertain the source of the contraband and to identify any possible links in the narcotics supply chain operating in the area. More arrests are not being ruled out as the probe progresses.
Woman arrested with over 2 kg heroin-like substance in Kupwara
Police in Kupwara have arrested a woman and recovered a large quantity of narcotic substance during a naka checking operation carried out in Gulgam area of the district.
Officials said that during naka checking at Magery Mohalla, Gulgam in Kupwara, a police party apprehended a woman identified as Nayeema Begum, wife of Irshad Ahmad Mir, a native of Karnah and presently putting up at Magery Mohalla, Gulgam.
During her personal search, police claimed to have recovered 2 kilograms and 200 grams of a heroin-like substance from her possession. The recovery was made on the spot, following which the accused was taken into custody.
In this connection, a case FIR No. 13 of 2026 under Sections 8, 21 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act has been registered at Police Station Kupwara, and further investigation has been initiated.
Police officials said the investigation will focus on establishing the source of the recovered contraband and identifying possible forward and backward linkages involved in the narcotics network. More recoveries and arrests are not being ruled out as the probe progresses.
Authorities reiterated that strict action will continue against drug trafficking and those involved in the illegal trade of narcotics, particularly in border and transit areas of north Kashmir.
