*Shopian Police Strikes Hard on Drug Menace: 16.7 Kgs of Charas Seized, Peddler Arrested*
*Shopian, January 18, :* In a decisive move to combat the growing drug menace, Shopian Police, in collaboration with CRPF’s 14th Battalion, conducted a targeted operation in the village of Daramdoora, Keegam. The operation led to the recovery of a massive haul of **16.7 kilograms of charas** from the residence of Imtiyaz Ahmad Hurra, son of Bashir Ahmad Hurra. The accused was promptly arrested, and an FIR (No. 06/2025) under the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Shopian.
The meticulous operation, led by Inspector Sameer Ahmad (DO Keegam) and IC PC DPL Shopian under the supervision of DySP (now SP) Headquarters Shopian, Javeed Ahmad-JKPS, highlights the police’s unwavering commitment to eradicating drugs from the region.
SSP Shopian urged citizens to join the fight against narcotics, emphasizing, *“Your information can save lives. Report any drug-related activity on our helpline 9596768831. Your identity will remain confidential.”*
With investigations underway to trace the larger network linked to the seized contraband, the District Police Shopian remains steadfast in its mission to protect the youth and build a drug-free society.
