Kupwara Police Foil Drug Deal Near School: Two Arrested with Heroin-Like Substance

Kupwara : Continuing its relentless drive against the menace of drugs Kupwara Police today apprehended two persons involved in drug peddling and recovered heroin-like substance from their possession near a school in kupwara town .

During routine patrolling by the Police Post Bazar on Lolab Bypass Road near Government Higher Secondary School the police party intercepted a vehicle (Sumo) bearing registration number JK09-4120.Upon checking heroin-like substance was recovered from the possession of the driver and another person onboard the vehicle.

The accused persons were identified as:
1. Irshad Ahmad Teeli son of Mohammad Yousuf Teeli, resident of Lalpora Lolab age 30 years (driver).
2. Shakir Ahmad Dar son of Mohammad Assadullah Dar resident of Cherkoot Lolab age 22 years (co-passenger).

In this regard a case FIR No. 322/2025 under sections 8/21, 29 NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Kupwara and further investigation has been taken up.

The prompt action of police has not only led to the seizure of contraband but also thwarted a potential attempt to sell drugs in the vicinity of an educational institution. Such illicit activities pose a grave threat to the youth particularly school-going children and Kupwara Police remains committed to ensuring a drug-free environment across the district.

Kupwara Police urges the general public especially parents and teachers to remain vigilant and report any information related to drug peddling or consumption to the nearest police station.