Kulgam, Nov 5: In a significant action against drug trafficking, Kulgam Police, while conducting naka checking on NH-44 near North Portal of Navyug Tunnel on 05.11.2026, intercepted a vehicle bearing Registration No. PB-01-B-2046, travelling from Jammu towards Srinagar.
Officials said that during the search of the vehicle and its occupants, approximately 07 grams of heroin-like contraband substance were recovered. Three persons travelling in the vehicle, including a husband-wife duo and the driver, were apprehended in connection with the recovery, identified as (1) Mehreen alias Anna Aaqib Ganai, W/o Aaqib Shafi Ganai, D/o Majid Shafi Malla, R/o Panthachowk, Srinagar.( Pregnant 7 Months); (2) Aaqib Shafi Ganai, S/o Mohd. Shafi Ganai, R/o Panthachowk, Srinagar; and (3) Zubair Ahmed Sofi, S/o Mohd. Rafiq Sofi, R/o Buchpora, Srinagar.
Preliminary verification has revealed that accused Aaqib Shafi Ganai is reportedly involved in two previous NDPS cases, officials said.
Accordingly, FIR No. 271/2026 under Sections 8/21/29 of the NDPS Act has been registered at the concerned Police Station and further investigation has been initiated.
The investigation is underway to ascertain the source of the recovered contraband, trace its intended destination and establish possible forward and backward linkages in the drug trafficking network.
Kulgam Police remain committed to its sustained campaign against drug trafficking and reiterate its resolve to take stringent action against those involved in the illicit drug trade. They also urged the general public to cooperate with the police and share information regarding drug-related activities to help build a drug-free society, officials added.
