Kulgam September 16: Continuing its intensified campaign against drug trafficking, Police in Kulgam arrested three drug peddlers, including a lady drug peddler, in two separate actions and recovered a total of 190.5 grams of heroin-like substance.

In the first action, during dynamic naka checking at Upper Market Qazigund near Town Hall, a woman found roaming under suspicious circumstances was apprehended by the police party. During the search of her bag, 20.5 grams of Heroin-like substance, packed in a black polythene envelope, was recovered. She has been identified as Aqsa Bashir daughter of Bashir Ahmad Dar resident of Hardpora Akinpora, Anantnag. Accordingly, FIR No. 221/2026 was registered at Police Station Qazigund and investigation has been initiated.

In another action, a dynamic naka was established near the North Portal of Navyug Tunnel, where the naka party of PP Navyug Tunnel intercepted a silver-coloured Swift Dzire bearing registration No. JK09E-9019 with two persons on board. They have been identified as Imran Mir son of Mohd Akram Mir and Muhbat Dar son of Maqsood Ahmed Dar, both residents of Karnah, Kupwara. During checking, 170 grams of Heroin was recovered from their possession. Both were arrested and FIR No. 222/2026 was registered at Police Station Qazigund. Investigation has been taken up to establish the source of the contraband and identify other persons involved.

J&K Police appealed to the public to remain vigilant and promptly share information regarding drug trafficking with Police.