Handwara, Nov 06: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking and substance abuse, Handwara Police apprehended five drug suspects in three separate operations conducted by Police Station Kralgund and Police Post Chogul, recovering charas and cannabis-like contraband substances from their possession, police officials said on Friday.
“Handwara Police intensifies crackdown on drug trafficking; five suspects apprehended, contraband recovered in three NDPS operations,” the officials said.
In a press statement, a police spokesperson said that during naka checking at Khanu Babagund, Police Station Kralgund apprehended two persons identified as Abid Hussain Mir of Tarathpora and Rouf Mushtaq Bhat of Khanu. Charas-like substance and charas powder-like substance were recovered from their possession. Accordingly, FIR No. 78/2026 under Sections 8/20-29 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Kralgund.
In another operation at Wanigam Crossing, one person identified as Danish Parvaiz Parra of Budra Bala was apprehended, and a cannabis (Khashkhash)-like substance was recovered from his possession, the spokesperson said. Accordingly, FIR No. 79/2026 under Section 8/15 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Kralgund.
Meanwhile, during naka checking at Watyen, falling under the jurisdiction of Police Post Chogul, a motorcycle bearing registration number PB08CQ-8150, travelling from Sopore towards Kupwara, was intercepted. Two persons, identified as Mohd. Jahangir Sadeeqi and Mohd. Haseemu Din, both residents of Bihar, were apprehended, and a charas-like substance was recovered during checking. Accordingly, FIR No. 275/2026 under Sections 8/20-29 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Handwara, the spokesperson added.
Handwara Police reiterated its firm commitment to eradicating the drug menace and appeals to the general public to extend cooperation and share information about drug-related activities to safeguard society, particularly the youth.
