Shopian 24 September, 2026: In a continued crackdown against the drug menace, Police Station Zainapora recovered 2.074 kilograms of cannabis-like substance from a residential house in Kashwa, Zainapora, and arrested the accused during the operation.
Acting on specific information regarding the presence of a suspected narcotic substance, Police Station Zainapora registered FIR No. 124/2026 under the NDPS Act and obtained a search warrant from the competent authority.
A team from Police Station Zainapora, accompanied by the Executive Magistrate, conducted a search of the residential house belonging to Mudasir Ahmad Mir, son of Ghulam Ahmad Mir, a resident of Kashwa. During the search, police recovered and seized 2.074 kg of cannabis-like substance.
The accused was arrested on the spot, and further investigation has been initiated to ascertain the source of the seized substance and establish its forward and backward linkages.
Police said the action forms part of its continued efforts to curb the drug menace in Shopian district and prevent the trafficking and distribution of narcotic substances.
Shopian Police reiterated its commitment to creating a drug-free society and appealed to members of the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by sharing information regarding drug peddling or substance abuse in their respective localities.
Citizens can report such activities to their nearest police station, while police have assured that the identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential.
