SM CORRESPONDENT
Ganderbal, Oct5 (SM): Police on Monday arrested an alleged drug peddler and recovered 72 grams of charas-like contraband substance during a naka checking in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, officials said.
According to officials, a police party from Police Station Lar established a surprise naka on the Wahidpora-Watalbagh Road near Dar Mohalla Crossing as part of its ongoing drive against drug trafficking.
During the checking, a man identified as Tariq Ahmad Ganaie, son of Mohd Sultan Ganaie, a resident of Sindbal Tulmulla, allegedly attempted to flee after noticing the police party. He was, however, apprehended by the police, officials said.
A personal search led to the recovery of 72 grams of charas-like contraband substance, they said.
In this connection, FIR No. 28/2026 under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has been registered at Police Station Lar, and further investigation has been initiated.
Police said the operation was part of its intensified efforts to curb drug trafficking and substance abuse in the district.(SM)
