Diplomat Correspondent
Srinagar, (DD)In its ongoing efforts to eradicate the scourge of drugs from society, Baramulla Police have apprehended three drug peddlers — including a woman — and recovered a substantial quantity of contraband substances from their possession.
In the first operation, a police party from Police Station Kreeri, led by the Station House Officer (SHO), established a checkpoint at Chek Tappar, Kreeri. During the checking, a Baleno vehicle bearing registration number DL5CN-7586 was intercepted. The vehicle was occupied by:
- Bushra Bukhari, wife of Syed Hilal Bukhari, resident of Peer Mohalla, Kreeri
- Faizan Bukhari, son of Bashir Ahmad Bukhari, resident of Wani Mohalla, Kreeri
Upon search, police recovered 78 grams and 55 grams of charas-like substance, as well as 125 and 30 strips of Tapentadol Hydrochloride from their possession. Both accused were taken into custody, and the vehicle used in the commission of the crime was seized.
A case has been registered at Police Station Kreeri under FIR No. 54/2025 in accordance with relevant sections of the NDPS Act, and further investigation is ongoing.
In a separate incident, a police party from Police Post Palhallan, led by the In-Charge, established a checkpoint on the National Highway at Tapper. During checking, a truck bearing registration number JK05A-2377 was intercepted. The driver, identified as Mohammad Ashraf Kumar, son of Mohammad Subhan Kumar, resident of Braman, Rohama, was found in possession of 250 grams of poppy straw-like substance. He was arrested on the spot, and the truck was seized.
A case has been registered at Police Station Pattan under FIR No. 131/2025, invoking sections 8/15 of the NDPS Act, and further investigation is in progress.
Baramulla Police urge members of the public to remain vigilant and report any information regarding drug peddling or other criminal activities to the nearest police station or by dialling 112. Public cooperation is vital in the ongoing fight against the drug menace. Baramulla Police remain steadfast in their commitment to take stringent action against offenders in accordance with the law(DD)