Drug peddler held with contraband substance in Kupwara, say police

Srinagar, June 18: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a drug peddler in Kupwara and recovered contraband substance from his possession.

A police spokesperson said that a  police party from Police Station Trehgam at a checkpoint established near Shumnag, intercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully. During search, substantial amount of charas-like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Faisal Ahmad Parray, son of Wali Mohammad Parray, resident of Trehgam, Kupwara.

He said a case vide FIR No. 24/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Trehgam and further investigation has been taken up to ascertain the source and network behind the illegal substance.