09/04/2026
PRESS RELEASE
District Police Poonch
Drug Peddler Apprehended with He**in; Case Registered Under NDPS Act
Poonch, April 09, 2026
In a continued drive against drug trafficking and substance abuse, Police Station Poonch achieved a significant success by apprehending an individual involved in possession of narcotic substances.
A police party of PS Poonch, during routine naka checking, intercepted a vehicle bearing registration No. JK12A-4748. During the course of checking, one person identified as Gulnaz Ahmed S/o Ikhlaq Hussain R/o Fatehpur Mandi was found travelling in the said vehicle.
Upon search, approximately 7.70 grams of heroin-like substance was recovered from his possession. The accused was immediately taken into custody and the contraband substance was seized on the spot as per legal procedures.
In this regard, FIR No. 56/2026 under relevant sections 8/21/22 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Poonch and investigation has been set into motion to ascertain further links, including the source and intended distribution network of the recovered contraband.
District Police Poonch remains committed to its zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and urges the public to come forward with any information related to narcotics for the safety and well-being of society.