JK Police Arrest Three Drug Peddlers in South Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir police arrested three drug peddlers in South Kashmir’s Pulwama and Awantipora and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

“A police party, headed by SHO Police Station Pampore, at a checkpoint established at Samboora near Bujibagh Crossing, intercepted two suspicious individuals. They have been identified as Shakir Arsheed, son of Arsheed Ahmad Bhat, and Muzamil Gul, son of Gh Mohammad Sheikh—both residents of Samboora. During the search, a substantial quantity of contraband substances was recovered from their possession. A case under FIR No. 75/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Pampore, and investigation has been initiated,” a police spokesperson said in a statement.

Meanwhile, acting on suspicious movement during a checkpoint at New Circular Road near Barpora Crossing, a police team from Police Station Pulwama intercepted and detained an individual identified as Rashid Hussain, son of Mohammad Yousuf Thoker. “During his personal search, 9.90 grams of heroin-like substance was recovered. Accordingly, a case under FIR No. 166/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Pulwama, and investigation is underway,” police said.

JK Police urges the general public to remain vigilant and report any instances of drug peddling or other criminal activities to the nearest police station or by dialling 112.