Handwara Police Apprehends Drug Peddler; Contraband Recovered

Handwara, July 23, 2025:

Continuing its sustained efforts to combat the menace of drug abuse and trafficking, Handwara Police today apprehended a drug peddler during routine naka checking at Wateyen , under the jurisdiction of Police Post Chogul.

The accused has been identified as Ghulam Mohd. Rather, son of Asadullah Rather, resident of Reshigund Dardsun, Kupwara. Upon search, contraband substance (poppy straw/poppy flakes) was recovered from his possession.

In this connection, a case FIR No. 164/2025 under Section 8/15 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Handwara, and the accused has been formally arrested.

Further investigation is underway to trace the source of the contraband and to unearth the broader network involved in the illicit trade.

Handwara Police remains committed to its mission of eradicating drug peddling from the society and appeals to the general public to extend cooperation by sharing any information related to drug-related activities in their localities.