17/09/2026
*PULWAMA POLICE ARRESTS 4 DRUG PEDDLERS IN TWO SEPARATE OPERATIONS ; CONTRABAND SUBSTANCE RECOVERED ; FIRs REGISTERED*
Sept. 17``````Continuing its sustained crackdown on drug trafficking, Pulwama Police conducted two separate operations, resulting in the arrest of four drug peddlers and recovery of 431.5 grams of charas Powder and charas-like substances.
In the first operation, during naka checking at Old Bus Stand, Pulwama, the naka party tactfully apprehended three pedestrians coming from Chatapora towards Old Bus Stand while carrying polythene packets. During their search, 286 grams of charas powder and 101.5 grams of charas-like substance, totaling 387.5 grams, were recovered from their possession. The accused were identified as Abrar Ahmad Yatoo S/o Gh Nabi Yatoo R/o Sunchakoo Pulwama, Owais Ahmad Baba S/o Feroz Ahmad Baba R/o Gulshanabad Rajpora, and Mudasir Ahmad Dar S/o Gh Nabi Dar R/o Gulshanabad Rajpora. In this connection, FIR No. 187/2026 under Sections 8/20 & 29 NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Pulwama, and all three accused have been arrested.
In the second operation, during Naka checking, Police Post Newa apprehended Arshid Ahmad Ganaie S/o Bashir Ahmad Ganaie R/o Chandgam, Pulwama, who was driving a Tata Ace Gold Load Carrier bearing registration No. JK13K-3132. During his search, 22 grams of charas was recovered from his possession. The vehicle was also seized as per legal procedure. Accordingly, FIR No. 189/2026 under Sections 8/20 NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Pulwama, and further investigation has been taken up.
The recovered contraband in both cases has been seized as per prescribed legal procedure.
Pulwama Police remains committed to its zero-tolerance approach against drug trafficking and will continue sustained action against those involved in the illegal narcotics trade.