Daijiworld Media Network - Srinagar
Srinagar, Jan 7: In a significant push against the narcotics trade, police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district recovered 4.5 kilograms of charas during a routine patrol in the Kulpora area, dealing a major setback to drug traffickers operating in the region.
According to police officials, the recovery was made as part of ongoing anti-drug operations aimed at curbing the spread of narcotics in the district. During the patrol, a suspect identified as Parvez Ahmed Dar, son of Ali Mohammad Dar and a resident of Kulpora, was intercepted. A search led to the seizure of a powder-like substance later confirmed to be charas.
The accused was taken into custody on the spot, and the contraband was seized following due legal procedure. Police have registered FIR No. 04/2026 under Sections 8 and 20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at Police Station Litter. Further investigation is underway to trace the origin of the drugs and identify the network involved in its distribution.
Reaffirming their resolve, police officials said efforts to eliminate drug trafficking will continue and urged citizens to come forward with any information that could help dismantle such networks, stressing that public cooperation is vital for building a drug-free society.
The latest seizure comes a day after Pulwama Police thwarted another smuggling attempt by confiscating heroin worth several lakhs from a truck, arresting one individual in the process and registering a separate case.
Across Jammu and Kashmir, police and security agencies have intensified operations against drug smugglers, peddlers, and those involved in hawala transactions. Authorities believe proceeds from the drug trade not only devastate local youth but are also diverted to fund militant activities in the region.
In addition to arrests, law enforcement agencies have invoked stringent laws, including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), against repeat offenders and have attached properties allegedly acquired through drug money.
Meanwhile, social, political, and religious leaders have stepped up awareness campaigns to counter the rising menace of substance abuse in Kashmir. Official figures indicate that drug misuse in the Valley has increased by nearly 18 percent over the past three years, highlighting the growing challenge faced by society and law enforcement alike.