Category: CRIME

Over 1 kg Brown Sugar-like substance worth crores seized, 02 peddlers arrested

Pulwama, December 1: In a major strike against the narco–terror supply chain, J&K Police achieved a remarkable success by arresting two drug peddlers in Pulwama and seizing a huge consignment of 1 kg 130 grams of brown sugar–like substance during a routine checking operation.
A vigilant police party of Police Post Rahmoo, while conducting a naka at Rahmoo Bridge, intercepted a suspicious vehicle (Tata Mobile) bearing registration number JK09D-7662 with 02 persons onboard. They have been identified as Muneer Ahmed Shiek, son of Abdul Hameed Shiek, resident of Hajitra Karna & Toufeeq Ahmed Shiek, son of Mohammad Rafiq Shiek, resident of Hajitra Karna.
During the thorough search of the vehicle, the naka team recovered a massive quantity of contraband 1 kg 130 grams of brown sugar–like substance, thereby foiling an attempt to push a large narcotic consignment into the district. The vehicle used in the commission of the offence was also seized on the spot.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 124/2025 under Sections 8, 21 & 29 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Rajpora. The investigation has been set into motion to identify the entire supply chain, including the source and intended receivers of the consignment.
J&K Police reiterates its unwavering commitment to eliminating drug peddling from the society and urges the public to cooperate by sharing information related to drug abuse or trafficking in their areas.

Baramulla, November 30: Continuing its efforts to combat crime and ensure public safety, J&K Police in Baramulla recovers stolen vehicle and arrested the accused involved in the commission of crime.

The vehicle, (Tavera) (bearing Registration No. JK04C-1343), was reported stolen during the intervening night of 14th and 15th September 2024. Accordingly, Police Station Kunzer promptly registered FIR No. 119/2024 under Section 303(2) BNS, and sustained efforts were made to trace the vehicle.

Acting on specific information, it was learnt that the stolen vehicle was being used in Leh, UT Ladakh. A police team from Police Station Kunzer was immediately deputed to Leh. With the cooperation of Police Station Leh, the team located the vehicle along with the accused person, identified as Kanchu Sheikh son of Minhaj-ud-Din, resident of Gopal Para, Sector-19, Assam, who was driving the stolen vehicle. The vehicle was discreetly tracked and recovered, and the accused was apprehended on the spot. Both the vehicle and the accused have been brought back to Police Station Kunzer for further legal action.

Further investigation is in progress to identify and establish the entire chain of individuals involved in the commission of the crime.

Jammu and Kashmir Police continue to assure the public of their unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order, and the relentless pursuit of justice for those who break the law.

Anantnag, November 26: In a significant action against drug menace, Police in Anantnag recovered a large quantity of contraband and foiled an attempt to smuggle narcotic substances in the jurisdiction of Police Station Pahalgam.
A police party from PS Pahalgam, deputed for census duty to village Awoora, was proceeding towards Awoora Nallah in a departmental TATA Sumo when they noticed a suspicious individual pushing an iron-made single-tyre handcart loaded with multiple sacks. On spotting the police vehicle, the unidentified male abandoned the cart and escaped into the adjoining forest area.
The police team immediately secured the abandoned cart and inspected the sacks. During the examination, the sacks were found to contain half-dried bhang leaves, weighing a total of 24.50 kilograms.
In this regard, a case vide FIR No. 76/2025 under relevant sections has been registered at Police Station Pahalgam and investigation was initiated. During the course of investigation, the accused was identified as Gulam Nabi Khatana son of Abdul Rashid resident of Nallah Awoora, who is currently absconding. Efforts are underway to apprehend the accused.
J&K Police remains committed to eliminating the drug menace from society and urges the public to cooperate by sharing any information related to narcotic activities.

Srinagar, November 25, 2025: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Srinagar Zone, has successfully dismantled a narcotics supply module active in the Baramulla–Pulwama belt with the seizure of 2.730 kilograms of charas and the arrest of three accused persons, including the main supplier.
Acting on specific intelligence, on November 20,2025, a team of NCB Srinagar intercepted Bashir Ahmad Malla, R/o Dhobiwan, PS Kunzer, District Baramulla, and recovered 2.730 kg of charas from his possession.
During sustained interrogation and prompt follow-up action with the help of Baramulla Police, i.e., Kunzer Police Station, the NCB team arrested his close associate, Mansoor Ahmad Wani, R/o Dhobiwan, PS Kunzer, District Baramulla, who was actively involved in the supply chain.
NCB Srinagar appreciates the strong cooperation and timely support extended by Baramulla Police, whose proactive assistance played a vital role in the successful execution of the operation and further strengthened inter-agency coordination in the region.
Based on the disclosures of both the accused and subsequent operational intelligence, the main supplier, Abdul Rashid Dar, was apprehended from Pulwama, thereby unearthing the complete trafficking chain.
All accused have a previous criminal history in connection with NDPS cases.
With the arrest of the mastermind, associate, and supplier, the entire module involved in the procurement, transportation, and distribution of the seized contraband has been dismantled. Further investigation is ongoing to identify backward and forward linkages, financial trails, and any inter-state connections.
The establishment of the NCB office in Srinagar is part of the Government of India’s strategic initiative to strengthen narcotics enforcement in Jammu & Kashmir. NCB remains committed to curbing the drug menace, protecting youth, and enhancing cooperation with law enforcement agencies across the Union Territory.
NCB appeals to the public to support the fight against drugs. Citizens may report any information related to narcotics trafficking confidentially on the MANAS – National Narcotics Helpline: Toll-Free 1933. The identity of the caller is kept strictly confidential.

Srinagar, November 25: J&K Police in Srinagar, seeks the cooperation of the general public in identifying an individual involved in a theft case registered under FIR No. 100/2025 U/S 303(2) BNS at Police Station Saddar. In the incident, a white-coloured scooty bearing Registration No. JK01AE 9604 was stolen and driven away by an unknown person.
In this regard, the general public is requested to help in identifying the individual shown in the photograph. Any information leading to the suspect’s identification or location may be shared with Police Station Saddar on 9596770859 or Dial 112. The identity of the informant shall be kept confidential.

Sopore, November 25: J&K Police in Sopore has solved a theft case by arresting 02 accused persons involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property from their possession.

Police Post Bus Stand Sopore received an written application from Maqbool Rahman Beigh, resident of Model Town, stating that unknown persons had stolen utensils from his residence. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 260/2025 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Sopore and investigation was initiated.

During the investigation, several suspects were rounded up and examined. During this process, one suspect person identified as Shabir Ahmad Sheikh, son of Ab Hamid Sheikh, resident of Model Town D, was questioned and he admitted his involvement in the commission of crime. He further disclosed that part of the stolen property had been concealed at Cooperative Baagh Sopore, while some items had been sold to another individual.

Acting on this disclosure, Police successful recovery stolen property from the identified location. Further investigation led to the questioning of another suspect identified as Waseem Nabi Wani, resident of Model Town D, who admitted to have received stolen items from Shabir Ahmad Sheikh. Based on his disclosure, additional stolen property was recovered from his residence.

J&K Police reaffirmed its commitment to prompt investigation, swift action and protection of public property. The investigation is ongoing and further legal proceedings have been set into motion.

Awantipora, November 22: Police have busted an illegal operation involving the unauthorized sale of petroleum products, resulting in the seizure of a large quantity of fuel in Awantipora.

Acting on a specific tip-off regarding illegal storage of petroleum products, Police in Awantipora, headed by Incharge Police Post Reshipora, under the supervision of SDPO Awantipora, conducted a raid at the residence of Mohd Shafi Rather son of Gh Mohd Rather resident of Malangpora A/P Sonrigund. During the search, the police team recovered 1750 Liters of petroleum products (950 litres of Diesel and 800 litres of Kerosene), which were being stored unlawfully at the said location.

Accordingly, a Case vide FIR No. 256/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Awantipora and investigation has been initiated.

Police urges the general public to report any such illegal activities and reiterates its commitment to act firmly against violations that endanger public safety and contravene government regulations.

Srinagar, November 20: Police in Srinagar has achieved a major breakthrough by cracking a multi-district cheating and stolen-gold racket operating across the Kashmir Valley.

Police Station Lal Bazar arrested Asmat Jan @Taboo, a woman wanted in multiple cases of cheating and fraud registered in Lal Bazar, Safakadal, Chadoora, Sopore, and Khrew (Awantipora). The accused had been evading arrest for a long time, frequently shifting locations between West Bengal, Punjab, Maharashtra, and Jammu to avoid law enforcement.

Acting on specific intelligence, five dedicated teams of PS Lal Bazar—under the supervision of the SDPO and Zonal SP—tracked and apprehended her from Hotel White House, Jalandhar (Punjab) after sustained efforts.

The Gold Association of Kashmir Valley had earlier expressed serious concern over her repeated involvement in cheating gold shopkeepers across the region. In this regard, FIR No. 42/2025 stands registered at PS Lal Bazar under Sections 303(2) and 318(4) of the BNS.

During further investigation, credible evidence surfaced establishing the involvement of a goldsmith and his associate who were knowingly engaged in receiving, transporting, and disposing of stolen gold supplied by the main accused. The arrested associates identified as Shameem Ahmad Sheikh son of Sonaullah Sheikh resident of Iqbal Colony, Indra Nagar — a goldsmith at Bohri Kadal, arrested for knowingly purchasing stolen gold ornaments at undervalued rates and facilitating their concealment and circulation and Basir Ahmad Dar son of Abdul Aziz Dar resident of Nawakadal — arrested for his role in transporting and clandestinely disposing of stolen gold, thereby aiding the illegal trade.

All three accused have been taken into custody. Further investigation is underway, and more arrests and recoveries are expected as the case progresses.

Baramulla, November 19: Continuing its drive against social crimes, J&K Police in Baramulla arrested 12 gamblers and seized stake money along with playing cards & Vehicles from their possession.

Acting on specific information regarding gambling activities in the orchards at Check Tappar, a police party of Police Station Kreeri headed by SDPO Kreeri raided the specific spot and apprehended the 12 gamblers. They have been identified as Khursheed Ahmad Dar son of Ab. Aziz Dar, Shabir Ahmad Wani son of Ab. Ahad Wani, Ab. Hamid Ahanger son of Khazir Mohammad and Waheed Ahmad Najar son of Gh. Mohammad Najar all residents of Hajin and Mehraj Deen Sofi son of Mohd. Yusuf Sofi resident of Narbal Sozeith Budgam, Mehraj Deen Para son of Mohd. Shafi Parra resident of Pattan, Bilal Ahmad Dar son of Ab. Ahad Dar resident of Sopore Sher Colony, Javeed Ahmad Changa son of Mohd. Altaf Changa resident of Sopore, Mohd. Yousuf Baba son of Ghulam Deen Baba resident of Baramulla, Manzoor Ahmad Dar son of Gh. Ahmad Dar resident of Kupwara, Manzoor Ahmad Sheikh son of Ab. Rehman Sheikh resident of Sadarkoot, Bandipora and Shabir Ahmad Wani son of Mohd. Akbar Wani resident of SK Bala, Bandipora.

Officers have seized stake money of ₹1,55,000/- and playing cards & 02 Alto cars, and 01 scooty from their possession. They have been arrested and a case FIR No. 87/ 2025, under relevant sections Gambling Act stands registered at Police Station Kreeri and further investigation taken up.

J&K Police remains committed to upholding law and order and will continue its crackdown on illegal activities in the area. Person found indulging in criminal activities shall be dealt as per the law.

Pulwama, November 14: As part of its continuous efforts to curb drug trafficking, Police in Pulwama recovered 100 bottles of codeine phosphate during naka checking on Circular Road near Gangoo Crossing.

An Alto vehicle (JK13B-7561), travelling from Koil towards Gangoo, was intercepted for checking. During the search, police party from PS Pulwama recovered the contraband from the vehicle. The driver and his accomplice identified as Ashiq Hussain Mir son of Abdul Rashid Mir resident of Malikpora, and Anayat Tariq Lone son of Tariq Ahmad Lone resident of Kakapora. Both individuals failed to provide any lawful justification for possessing the substance. Subsequently they were arrested and the vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 269/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Pulwama and investigation has been initiated.

J&K Police reaffirm their commitment to fighting the drug menace and urge citizens to share any information regarding drug peddling or other unlawful activities in their locality.