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Jaweriya Khan
Kupwara : Continuing its drive against the menace of drugs Kupwara Police today foiled a narcotics smuggling attempt and arrested two persons with contraband substances.
A naka was established by police at Halpal road near Masjid Murshideen. During checking two individuals coming from Bumhama towards Kupwara were intercepted in suspicious circumstances. On noticing the naka the duo tried to flee but were tactfully apprehended by the alert naka party.
On their personal search a heroin-like substance was recovered from their possession. They were identified as:
1. Umair Ibn Fayaz, son of Fayaz Ahmad Mir resident of Regipora
2. Kashif Ul Islam, son of Mohd Sultan Bhat resident of Batergam
In this connection a case FIR No. 266/2025 under relevant sections of the NDPS Act (8/21, 29) has been registered at Police Station Kupwara and further investigation is underway.
Kupwara Police reiterates its firm commitment to eradicate the drug menace from society and appeals to the public to extend cooperation in sharing any information regarding drug peddling or related activities.
