Srinagar, February 24 – The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir announced on Tuesday the arrest of two drug peddlers based in Punjab and the recovery of 79 grams of heroin in the Srinagar and Budgam districts.
According to an official statement, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir apprehended two drug peddlers based in Punjab in separate operations in the Srinagar and Budgam districts, recovering 79 grams of heroin.
In the first operation, based on credible and specific intelligence, ANTF Kashmir apprehended Ajay Kumar, son of Joginder and resident of Mustafabad Jattan, Gurdaspur, Punjab, from the Gangbugh area of the Srinagar district.
During the search, 42 grams of heroin were recovered from his possession. Preliminary investigation indicates that the accused procured the contraband from Punjab and intended to distribute it in the Gangbugh area.
First Information Report (FIR) No. 02/2026 under Sections 8 and 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has been registered at the Police Station.
In a separate operation, ANTF Kashmir apprehended Jhon Masih, son of Balwinder Masih and resident of Mustafabad Jatin, Gurdaspur, Punjab, in the Budgam district, recovering 37 grams of heroin from his possession.
Consequently, First Information Report (FIR) No. 03/2026 under Sections 8 and 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has been registered at the Police Station of ANTF Kashmir.
Both operations were conducted based on specific intelligence inputs developed by ANTF Kashmir regarding the involvement of the accused in inter-state drug trafficking. Further investigation is underway to uncover the forward and backward linkages of the drug supply chain and to identify other individuals involved in the illicit trade.
The Anti-Narcotics Task Force, J&K, reiterates its commitment to intensifying efforts against drug smuggling and dismantling networks in the narcotics trade. The public is urged to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and share credible information related to drug trafficking to help safeguard the youth and ensure a drug-free Jammu & Kashmir.