Suhail Rather

Bandipora, Jan 25 (KNS): Bandipora Police have launched a rigorous campaign against drug trafficking, arresting eight major drug traffickers and recovering a substantial amount of contraband substances this January.

On January 6, a police team at Nowgam intercepted Ishfaq Hussain Rather of Harinara, Sumbal, recovering 1.038 kg of bhang powder from him. Two days later, another team arrested Ishfaq Ahmad Wani near Wangipora Middle School with 16 bottles of Ascodex-CD Plus and 5 grams of charas.

On January 11, Bilal Ahmad Sheikh of Nowpora Bandipora was caught with 13 bottles of Codeine Phosphate during a checkpoint at Kema Aloosa. Similarly, on January 15, Waseem Ahmad Mir of Magnipora was arrested near Sumlar Bridge with 93 strips of SpasmoProxyvon capsules.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Continuing the drive, on January 16, Muzaffar Ahmad Lone of Nusso Bandipora was caught at Magnipora Bala with 14 bottles of Codeine Phosphate. On January 18, Tawqeer Ahmad Bhat of Naz Colony Bandipora was apprehended near Panzigam Grid Station carrying 14 bottles of the same substance.

On January 19, a checkpoint at Lal Qila Mode, Pethkote, led to the arrest of Reyaz Ahmad Sheikh of Kaloosa Bandipora with 13 bottles of Codeine Phosphate. Finally, on January 20, a woman from Sumlar was caught with charas during a checkpoint near Palpora Bridge.

Bandipora Police continue their mission to eradicate the drug menace and ensure the safety of citizens. They urge the public to report suspicious activities, emphasizing that collective efforts can lead to a drug-free community. (KNS)