SRINAGAR: Police on Monday arrested a suspected drug peddler during a naka checking operation at Lisser in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district and seized heroin, Rs 5,300 in cash and a motorcycle from his possession.
The accused was identified as Tariq Ahmad Dar, son of Manzoor Ahmad Dar, a resident of Shangran, Dooru.
According to police, the accused was riding a motorcycle when he allegedly attempted to flee after noticing a police naka party. Alert personnel intercepted and apprehended him.
During a search, police recovered approximately heroin and Rs 5,300 in cash from his possession. The motorcycle, bearing registration number JK03F-9014, and the recovered cash were seized.
Police have registered FIR No. 185/2026 under Sections 8/21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at Police Station Kokernag.
Investigation has been taken up to establish the source of the contraband and identify possible links in the drug supply network.
Police said they would continue operations against drug trafficking and take action against those involved in the narcotics trade.
