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Srinagar: In a significant breakthrough against drug trafficking, Kupwara police apprehended three individuals, including a woman, during a routine Naka checkpoint and recovered a substantial quantity of contraband from their possession.
On Thursday, a police party from Police Station Kupwara, while conducting routine patrolling and Naka duty at Gir Hachi Link Road, intercepted a suspicious vehicle. The individuals were identified as Mohammad Yousuf Malla S/o Ghulam Mohammad Malla R/o Qaimoh, Kulgam; Zahoor Ahmad Wani S/o Ghulam Mohammad Wani R/o Qaimoh, Kulgam; and Haseena Begum w/o Abdul Gani Guru R/o Naina Batpora, Sangam, and Anantnag.
It is pertinent to mention that Haseena Begum has a history of involvement in multiple NDPS-related FIRs registered across various police stations in the valley. She has reportedly played a key role in smuggling narcotics from South to North Kashmir, contributing to the drug menace among the youth in the region.
During the search, approximately 1.7 kg of a Charas-like substance was recovered from the trio. Preliminary inquiry revealed that the accused were engaged in illicit drug trafficking for petty monetary gains.
In this regard, FIR No. 111/2025 under Sections 8/20-29 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Kupwara, and further investigation has been initiated.
Kupwara Police reiterates its firm commitment to eradicating drug-related activities and urges the public to share any information related to drug trafficking. All shared information will be kept strictly confidential.
