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𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗿; 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱

Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking, Budgam Police arrested a drug peddler and seized contraband in the Beerwah area of the district.

A police party from Police Station Beerwah, led by HC Mohammad Ayaz, during routine Naka checking near the Service Station at Beerwah, intercepted a suspicious individual. On noticing the police presence, the individual attempted to flee but was promptly apprehended.

During his personal search, approximately 59 grams of charas-like substance, wrapped in corn husk, was recovered from his possession. The accused was arrested on the spot, and the contraband was seized in accordance with due legal procedures.

The arrested individual has been identified as Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, son of Abdul Hameed Bhat, a resident of Sunergund, Budgam. In this regard, FIR No. 23/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Beerwah, and further investigation is in progress.

Budgam Police reaffirm their commitment to combating drug trafficking and urge the public to share information to help build a drug-free society. (Iconic Kashmir)

𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗿; 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱

Budgam | Aug 11: In its ongoing drive against the menace of drugs, Budgam Police arrested a drug peddler in the Hardpanzoo area and recovered contraband from his possession.

A police team from Police Post Hardpanzoo, led by HC Ali Mohammad had established a checkpoint at village Dasan when a motorcyclist (Registration No. JK04B-7830) attempted to flee on spotting the police. He was intercepted and apprehended on the spot.

During the personal search, police recovered three sticks of charas-like substance, wrapped in corn straw, weighing approximately 60 grams. The accused was identified as Shahnawaz Ahmad Shah, son of Ghulam Mohammad Shah, resident of Hardu-Latina. The motorcycle used in the crime was also seized.

A case FIR No. 109/2025 under sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Beerwah, and investigation is underway.

Budgam Police reiterates its commitment to eradicating the drug menace and appeals to the public to cooperate by sharing information about drug-related activities in their areas.