Kulgam Police Arrests Drug Peddler in Mirbazar, Qazigund; Contraband Seized

Danishwar Hameed 

May 22: As a part of its ongoing efforts to combat drug menace in society, kulgam Police have arrested a drug peddler at Mirbazar Qazigund, Kulgam and recovered a significant quantity of contraband substance from his possession.

A Police team from Police Post Mirbazar while patrolling at Mirbazar noticed a suspicious person carrying a bag, who after noticing police party tried to flee from the spot. However, he was chased and apprehended tactfully. After searching, Charas powder like contraband substance weighing 518 grams filled in the said bag from his possession was recovered. During preliminary investigation the person revealed his identification as Mukhtar Ahmad Naikoo son of Sanaullah Naikoo resident of Kachpora.

Accordingly, a case has been registered under FIR No. 94/2025 under section 8/20 NDPS act at Police Station Qazigund, and further investigation is underway.

The community is urged to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their areas. Those involved in drug trafficking will be dealt strictly according to the law. Our continued actions against drug peddlers aim to reassure the Public that we are committed to keeping our society free from the scourge of drug menace.