Bandipora, November 7: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two alleged drug peddlers and recovered approximately 1.5 kilograms of charas-like substance during a crackdown on drug trafficking in Bandipora district.
According to officials, the arrests were made during naka checking operations in the district. Police intercepted the accused and recovered the suspected contraband during searches.
Following the recovery, a case was registered under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and both accused were taken into custody.
Police have initiated further investigation to establish the source of the recovered substance and identify possible links to a wider drug-trafficking network.
The latest action comes amid intensified efforts by J&K Police to curb drug abuse and dismantle narcotics networks across the Kashmir Valley.
Police have urged the public to share credible information about drug-related activities and cooperate in efforts to combat the drug menace.
Note: The exact 1.5 kg recovery and case details should be confirmed against the official police statement before publication. Recent Bandipora reports have also documented separate drug-related arrests and recoveries
