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Global Kashmir Desk
Kupwara : In a major success against drug peddling, Kupwara Police on Tuesday intercepted a suspicious vehicle during routine patrolling and naka checking at Batergam near the Radio Station.
According to officials, a Hyundai i10 Sports bearing registration number JK15A-6188 was stopped while moving from Batergam towards Kupwara. The driver attempted to flee but was promptly apprehended by alert police personnel.
On-spot verification revealed the driver’s identity as Afaq Mohiuddin Bhat, son of Gh. Mohiuddin Bhat, resident of Aloosa Bandipora. The lady accompanying him was identified as Muneeba Begum, wife of Mehrajudin Bhat, also resident of Aloosa Bandipora.
During checking, police recovered a heroin-like substance from the possession of the lady passenger.
In this connection, FIR No. 261/2025 under relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Kupwara, and further investigation has been initiated.
Kupwara Police reiterated its commitment to continue the drive against the menace of drugs and appealed to the general public to extend cooperation in eradicating the scourge from society.
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