Pulwama Police arrest two, seize over 7 kgs of contraband substance

Pulwama, Dec 15: Continuing its relentless efforts to dismantle the drug trafficking ecosystem in J&K, Pulwama Police arrested two persons during routine naka checking at Marvel near a petrol pump and recovered seven kilograms of contraband substance from their possession, police officials said on Monday.

In a statement, a police spokesperson stated that during routine naka checking at Marvel near the petrol pump, Pulwama Police noticed two suspicious persons coming from the paddy fields towards the general road. One person was carrying a nylon bag on his shoulder while the other was holding a nylon bag in his right hand. On noticing the naka point, both attempted to flee from the spot but were tactfully apprehended by the police party.

The spokesperson said that the apprehended persons, on questioning, disclosed their identities as Khursheed Ahmad Sofi, S/o Ab Gani Sofi, R/o Brari Gund Budgam, A/P Lelhar Kakapora and Raju, S/o Ash Mohd, R/o Shanti Badi Bagdi Para Road, Badartala, Kolkata, West Bengal.

"During search, 5.800 kgs of semi-grinded cannabis-like substance was recovered from the nylon bag of Raju, while 1.335 kgs of semi-grinded cannabis-like substance was recovered from the nylon bag of Khursheed Ahmad Sofi." he added.

Accordingly, FIR No. 81/2025 under Sections 8/20 and 29 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Kakapora. Both the accused persons have been arrested, contraband seized, and further investigation is underway, he said.

Pulwama Police continue its sustained efforts to curb drug trafficking and safeguard the youth from the menace of drugs.