Police recover significant quantity of contraband substance from residential house in Shopian, 1 arrested

Srinagar, Jan 09: In its continued crackdown against drug menace, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Shopian recovered a significant quantity of contraband substance from residential house in Barbugh, Imamsahib and arrested the accused person.

A police statement said that acting on specific information, Police Station Imamsahib registered a case under FIR No. 02/2026 of NDPS Act and obtained a search warrant from the competent authority. A team from Police Station Imamsahib accompanied by the Tehsildar Barbugh raided the residential premises of Mushtaq Ahmad Khanday, resident of Barbugh. During the search, 20.720 Kgs of cannabis & 130 grams charas-like substance was recovered from residential house. The accused has been arrested and further investigation is underway.

J&K Police reiterate its commitment to eradicate the menace of drugs from society and urge the public to extend cooperation. Information regarding drug abuse/peddling can be shared on helpline 9596768831 (PCR Shopian). Identity of informers will be kept strictly confidential, the statement reads.