SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police recovered a large quantity of contraband substances from a residential house in Barbugh area of Imamsahib in south Kashmir’s Shopian district and arrested one person in connection with the seizure.
According to a police statement, acting on specific information, Police Station Imamsahib registered a case under FIR No. 02/2026 under the NDPS Act and obtained a search warrant from the competent authority. A police team, accompanied by the Tehsildar Barbugh, conducted a raid at the residence of Mushtaq Ahmad Khanday of Barbugh.
During the search, police recovered 20.720 kilograms of cannabis and 130 grams of a charas-like substance from the house. The accused was taken into custody and further investigation is in progress.
Reiterating its commitment to eradicate the drug menace, JK Police appealed to the public to cooperate and share information related to drug abuse or peddling on the helpline 9596768831 (PCR Shopian), assuring that the identity of informers would be kept confidential.
