Srinagar, Oct 15: Police on Wednesday said that continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking, Budgam Police have intensified their crackdown on narcotics and recovered a huge quantity of contraband substances in Chadoora area.
In a statement, the police said that acting on specific information, Police Station Chadoora received a tip-off regarding three individuals — Ghulam Rasool Wani, Mohd Altaf Wani, and Gh. Nabi Wani (sons of Ghulam Mohd Wani), residents of Chitru Dangerpora — who had allegedly concealed a large quantity of charas-like substance in their residential house.
A police team from Police Station Chadoora, under the supervision of an Executive Magistrate 1st Class, conducted a search of the said location. During the operation, 27 nylon bags containing charas-like substance weighing about 325 kgs were recovered. The contraband was sealed and seized on the spot as per due procedure.
Accordingly, a case FIR No. 181/2025 under sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Chadoora and further investigation is underway.
Budgam Police reiterate their firm resolve to eradicate the drug menace from society and urge the public to remain vigilant and report any information related to drug trafficking or suspicious activities, reads the statement.
