Srinagar, Oct 22: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Shopian have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
A police spokesperson said that during routine naka checking at Borihalan near Danish Resort, a police party from Police Station Heerpora intercepted an Alto vehicle bearing registration number JK03H-7227 travelling from Shopian towards Heerpora. During search, 60 grams of charas-like substance was recovered from driver’s possession. The accused have been identified as Mohd Shafeeq Lone, son of Bashir Ahmad Lone, resident of Sedow, Heerpora.
Accordingly, FIR No. 117/2026 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Heerpora and further investigation has been initiated to ascertain the source of the contraband and establish its forward and backward linkages, spokesperson said.
J&K Police reiterated its firm commitment to maintaining a drug-free society and urged the general public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by sharing information regarding drug peddling, illegal cultivation of narcotic plants and substance abuse in their localities.
