Police in Shopian have recovered a large quantity of contraband during a raid at a residential house and adjoining cow shed in Dachoo Zainapora, officials said.
Acting on reliable information, a police party from Police Station Zainapora, along with the Executive Magistrate 1st Class, conducted a search at the residence of Showkat Ahmad Dar, son of late Abdul Satar Dar. During the raid, a charas-like substance weighing about 31.8 kilograms was seized from the premises.
Police said that the accused is currently absconding. A case under FIR No. 76/2025 has been registered at Police Station Zainapora under relevant sections of the NDPS Act. “Efforts are on to track down and arrest the accused involved in this illegal trade,” a senior police officer said.
The operation was led by SHO Zainapora Inspector Ghulam Jeelani, under the supervision of SDPO Zainapora Shri Waseem Ahmad (JKPS), with overall guidance from SSP Shopian Anayat Ali Chowdhary (IPS).
Police reaffirmed their commitment to intensify the crackdown on narcotics and urged the public to share information about drug peddlers to help eradicate the menace from society.
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