Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 9: The police have arrested three alleged drug peddlers in separate operations across Anantnag, Sopore and Pulwama districts and recovered contraband substances from their possession, officials said today.
In Anantnag, a police team from Police Post General Bus Stand apprehended a suspect who allegedly attempted to flee during routine patrolling in the bus stand area.
The accused was identified as Arshad Ahmad Sofi of Kanelwan.
Police said heroin was recovered from his possession.
An FIR (No. 176/2026) has been registered at Police Station Anantnag and an investigation has been initiated.
In Sopore, police intercepted and searched a suspect during a naka checking operation at Hib Dangerpora Crossing under the jurisdiction of Police Post Watergam.
A charas-like substance was recovered from his possession.
The accused was identified as Aamir Nazir Tantray of Gund Brath, Sopore.
FIR No. 53/2026 has been registered at Police Station Dangiwacha.
In Pulwama, police arrested Umar Farooq Lone of Nehama during naka checking on Railway Road.
Police said approximately 1.53 kilograms of a charas-like substance, locally known as Bang Boosa, was recovered from a nylon bag allegedly abandoned by the accused while attempting to flee.
An FIR (No. 47/2026) has been registered and further investigation is underway.
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