Ganderbal, October 13:Ganderbal Police on Tuesday arrested an alleged drug peddler and recovered a contraband substance, identified as Ganja powder, during a search operation at a residential house in Tulmulla area.

According to police, Police Station Kheerbawani received reliable information regarding the concealment of a contraband substance at a house in Tulmulla. Acting on the information, a police team, accompanied by the concerned First-Class Magistrate, conducted a search of the residence of Bashir Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Majid Dar, a resident of Bunpora, Tulmulla.

During the search, the police recovered and seized the contraband substance in accordance with legal procedures. The accused was arrested on the spot.

In this connection, FIR No. 30/2026 under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has been registered at Police Station Kheerbawani. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the source of the recovered substance and identify any possible links to a wider drug trafficking network.

Ganderbal Police reiterated its commitment to combating drug abuse and trafficking and appealed to the public to share credible information about drug-related activities to help build a drug-free society.