Baramulla Police Arrest Two Drug Peddlers; Contraband & Cash Recovered

Baramulla, 17 December 2025: In a continued drive against the drug menace, a police party of Police Post Wagoora, led by DO Wagoora PSI Sameer Ahmad, established a naka at Mangam Wagoora Crossing at about 2345 hrs on 16/12/2025. During checking, two suspected persons attempted to flee on spotting the police party but were apprehended tactfully.

They were identified as Abdul Qayoom Lone S/o Ghulam Hassan Lone R/o Kalantra Bala and Suraj Ahmad Sheikh S/o Ghulam Mohammed Sheikh R/o Sheikhpora Kreeri. On their personal search, contraband substance (heroin-like) weighing 8 grams and 2 grams along with cash amounting to ₹22,500 and ₹500 respectively was recovered.

In this regard, FIR No. 90/2025 U/S 8/21-29 NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Kreeri and further investigation is in progress.

Baramulla Police remains committed to its zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and urges the general public to cooperate and share information related to drug abuse or peddling for a drug-free society.