Two Uttar Pradesh Residents Caught With Narcotics In Kashmir: Police

“During the search, a substantial quantity of drugs and narcotic substances was recovered from their possession,” the official added.

Srinagar:Two drug peddlers from Uttar Pradesh were arrested with narcotics in Kashmir, said a Jammu and Kashmir Police official.

A police team of Police Station Chanapora in Srinagar during naka checking near Estate Quarter intercepted a motorcycle bearing registration number JK01AB-3331 with two persons on board, the official added.

The duo were identified as Shahrim Ansari son of Tasleem Anasari resident of Muzaffar Nagar Uttar Pradesh and Saqib Ansari son of Sajad Ansari resident of Muzaffar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, and are currently putting up at Mandir Bagh in Srinagar.

They tried to flee from the spot but were apprehended tactfully by the policemen on duty, an official said.

“During the search, a substantial quantity of drugs and narcotic substances was recovered from their possession,” the official added.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 05/2025 under relevant sections of the NDPS Act was filed against them, and further investigation has been initiated.

“We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact the nearest police establishment or dial 112,” said the police spokesperson.

The police requested people to cooperate in curbing the menace of drugs from society.

“We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law,” said the official.

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