Sopore, October 25, 2026: Sopore Police have arrested two suspected drug peddlers and recovered 65 grams of a charas-like substance during naka checking at Noorgah Sher Colony, within the jurisdiction of Police Station Tarzoo.

According to police, a Maruti Alto car bearing registration number JK15B-4051, travelling from Tarzoo towards Chankhan, was intercepted during checking. Two occupants were stopped for questioning and identified as Zubair Ahmad Rather, son of Abdul Ahad Rather, a resident of Saderkoot Bala, Bandipora, and Showkat Ahmad Parray, son of Bashir Ahmad Parray, a resident of Ichpara, Hajin, Bandipora.

During their personal search, police recovered and seized 65 grams of a charas-like substance in accordance with legal procedures.

In connection with the incident, FIR No. 142/2026 under Sections 8/20 and 29 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Tarzoo. Further investigation is underway to establish the source of the contraband and identify any wider links involved in the case.

Sopore Police reiterated their commitment to combating drug abuse and drug trafficking. Police also appealed to the general public to share credible information about drug peddling to help authorities take strict legal action.

By JK Update News