Drug peddler held with contraband substance in Pulwama: Police

Srinagar, Dec 02: In its persistent drive against drug trafficking, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Pulwama recovered a significant quantity of contraband during a naka checking operation at Koil Pulwama.

According to the statement, a police team from Police Station Pulwama intercepted a suspect and recovered 1.190 kilograms of charas powder-like substance from his possession. The accused has been identified as Tariq Ahmad Rather, son of Mohd Sabir Rather, resident of Lajoora Pulwama.

A case has been registered at Police Station Pulwama under FIR No. 279/2025, and investigation has been initiated.

J&K Police reaffirm its commitment to curb drug trafficking and requests citizens to cooperate by sharing any information related to drug peddling or other unlawful activities to help safeguard the community, the statement reads.