02 Drug Peddlers Apprehended in Tral; Charas Like Substance Recovered

Awantipora 24 October 2026: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the drug menace, Awantipora Police apprehended two persons and recovered approximately 75 grams of charas like substance during naka checking at Shaldraman Crossing in Tral.

During naka checking, a scooty bearing registration No. JK13J-8543, driven by Suhail Ahmad Ganaie S/o Ab. Majeed, R/o Chewa Ullar, with pillion rider Adil Ahmad Mir S/o Mohd. Maqbool, R/o Chankitar, was intercepted by the police party headed by SHO Police Station Tral, Inspector Tajamul Islam. During checking, approximately 75 grams of charas-like substance was recovered from them .Both persons were apprehended. The scooty used in the commission of the crime has also been seized.

Accordingly, case FIR No. 122/2026 under the relevant sections of law has been registered at Police station Tral , and further investigation has been taken up.

Awantipora Police reiterates its commitment to taking strict action against drug trafficking and appeals to the general public to cooperate with the police in the collective fight against the drug menace.