Sopore, April 26:

Continuing its efforts to root out drug menace from society, Sopore Police arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A police team from Police Station Sopore led by Insp. Ayaz Gellani and DO Fruit Mandi, PSI Rashid Khan intercepted a load carrier (JK05M-9529) at Vijbal crossing. Two persons, Mohsin Manzoor Soliha and Mysara Jan, residents of Arampora Baramulla, were found onboard.

Upon search, 203 grams of charas-like substance was recovered from their possession. A case FIR No. 66/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Sopore, and investigation has been initiated.

SSP Sopore, Shri Iftkhar Talib (JKPS) said, “Sopore Police is intensifying its action against drug peddlers. Our mission is clear — to ensure a drug-free environment for the youth and safeguard our communities.”

Sopore Police urges the public to share any information regarding drug trafficking. The identity of informants will be kept confidential.