SRINAGAR: The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir has arrested a Baramulla resident and seized 266 grams of heroin during an operation near Fruit Mandi in Parimpora, Srinagar, officials said on Saturday.
The accused, identified as Mohammad Rastum Lone, a resident of Limber in Baramulla district, was apprehended following specific information about suspected narcotics-related activities in the area.
According to officials, an ANTF team led by the investigating officer and supervised by a Deputy Superintendent of Police conducted the operation near Fruit Mandi. A search of the accused led to the recovery of 266 grams of heroin and packing material.
Lone, who reportedly deals in walnuts and medicinal herbs, was arrested on the spot.
Police have registered an FIR, numbered 15/2026, under Sections 8 and 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at Police Station ANTF Kashmir, and further investigation has been initiated.
Investigators are working to establish the source of the seized contraband and identify the supply chain and other links associated with the suspected narcotics network.
The ANTF said it remained committed to taking legal action against drug trafficking and urged the public to share credible information about drug-related activities with the authorities.
