Says initial investigation reveals narcotics were smuggled from Pakistan as part of a cross-border drug trafficking network
Srinagar, Jan 8: In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, Srinagar Police intercepted a narcotics consignment, arrested two drug peddlers, and recovered 8 kilograms of heroin.
Imtiyaz Hussain, SSP Srinagar addressing a press conference as per news agency JKNS, said a police team from Police Post Qamarwari intercepted a Tata Sumo (registration No. JK05D-1837) at Barthana Crossing during a routine checkpoint. Upon searching the vehicle, 6 kilograms of heroin were found concealed beneath the driver’s seat. Additionally, 2 kilograms of heroin were recovered during a personal search of the suspects, each carrying 1 kilogram in polythene bags.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Anas Ajaz Awan, son of Ajaz Ahmad Awan, a resident of Dildar Tangdar, Kupwara, and Zahid Ahmad Sheikh, son of Nazir Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Channipora, Tangdar, Kupwara.
The seized narcotics and the vehicle have been taken into custody as evidence. A case under FIR No. 03/2025 has been registered at Police Station Parimpora under sections 8/21 and 29 of the NDPS Act.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the narcotics were smuggled from Pakistan as part of a cross-border drug trafficking network. The drugs seized from their possession are worth around ₹32 crores in the international market, SSP Imtiyaz said.
The J&K Police are investigating the backward and forward linkages to dismantle this syndicate and identify all those involved.
“We are resolute in our commitment to eradicating drug trafficking and ensuring community safety. J&K Police will leave no stone unturned in bringing those involved in the narcotics trade to justice,” SSP Imtiyaz Hussain said.
Srinagar Police urged citizens to support their mission for a drug-free society and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or by dialing 112.—(JKNS)
