Shopian, Oct 23: As part of its sustained efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Shopian Police arrested one drug peddler and recovered Poppy straw-like substance from his possession within the jurisdiction of Police Station Heerpora.
During routine naka checking at Dangerpora Amshipora, one auto bearing registration No. JK03-9305 coming from amshipora towards vehil, was signaled to stop. However on seeing the police party two persons fled away from the vehicle while third person was tactfully apprehended. Upon search of the vehicle 03 bags of contraband (poppy straw) weighing approximately 24 kgs were recovered from the auto. The vehicle used in commission of the crime was also seized on the spot.
The accused has been identified as Shakeel Ahmad Das resident of Waghama Bijbehara.
Accordingly, a case FIR No. 51/2025 under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Heerpora. Investigation has been initiated to trace the forward and backward linkages of the accused person and to unearth the broader network involved in the trade.
Shopian Police reiterates its commitment to maintaining a drug-free society and appeals to the general public to cooperate in this noble mission. Citizens are requested to share any information regarding drug abuse or peddling on the helpline number 9596768831 (PCR Shopian). The identity of the informer shall be kept strictly confidential.
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