Srinagar, Jan 16, KNT: Police in Srinagar have recovered 14 grams of narcotic substance, identified as brown sugar, during a naka checking operation carried out by Police Station Kralkhud.
Officials said the recovery was made from the possession of Rayees Ahmad Dar, also known as Rayees Bandaar, and Abish Imtiyaz Bhat, both inhabitants of the Barbarshah area of Srinagar. The duo was intercepted during routine checking, following which the narcotic substance was recovered.
In connection with the recovery, FIR No. 02 of 2026 under Sections 8, 21 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act has been registered at Police Station Kralkhud, and further investigation has been taken up.
Police officials said that a vehicle bearing registration number JK05D 2631, which was being used by the accused at the time of interception, has also been seized as part of the investigation.
Authorities said that preliminary investigation is underway to ascertain the source of the contraband and to identify any possible links in the narcotics supply chain operating in the area. More arrests are not being ruled out as the probe progresses. [KNT]
