Asif Iqbal Naik
Kishtwar, January 09, 2026: Continuing its intensified crackdown on drug trafficking and substance abuse under the ongoing “War Against Drugs” campaign, District Police Kishtwar has achieved significant success by registering four NDPS cases within a span of one week. The sustained operations led to the arrest of multiple drug peddlers and the recovery of a considerable quantity of narcotic substances from different areas of the district.
Sharing the details, SSP Kishtwar Shri Naresh Singh, JKPS, stated that District Police Kishtwar has adopted a zero-tolerance approach towards narcotics smuggling and drug peddling, with active support and cooperation from the general public. He said that the recent recoveries reflect the seriousness of the police in dismantling the drug network operating in the district.
On January 5, 2026, Police Station Kishtwar registered FIR No. 05/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act, leading to the arrest of Mohd Rajab, son of Mohd Anwar Naik, a resident of Sarawan, from whose possession 211.54 grams of charas-like substance was recovered. Subsequently, on January 7, 2026, FIR No. 10/2026 under Sections 8/21/22 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Kishtwar, resulting in the arrest of Umer Ali Waza, son of Safder Ali Waza, resident of Pochhal, Kishtwar, with the recovery of 6.5 grams of heroin-like substance.
Further intensifying the drive, Police Station Kishtwar registered FIR No. 12/2026 under Sections 8/21/22 of the NDPS Act on January 8, 2026, against Salman Nisar Sheikh, son of Nisar Ahmed Sheikh, resident of Link Road, Kishtwar, from whom 18 grams of heroin-like substance was seized. On the same day, Police Station Drabshalla registered FIR No. 13/2026 under Sections 8/21/22 of the NDPS Act, leading to the arrest of Abdul Mujeeb, son of Khushi Mohd Khanday, resident of Sergowari, Thakrai, with the recovery of 21.5 grams of heroin-like substance.
Overall, District Police Kishtwar recovered 211.54 grams of charas-like substance and 46 grams of heroin-like substance during these operations. Further investigation in all the cases is underway to identify backward and forward linkages and to unearth the wider narcotics supply network.
SSP Kishtwar reiterated that District Police Kishtwar remains fully committed and well-equipped to deal firmly with drug traffickers strictly in accordance with the law. He appealed to the people of Kishtwar to cooperate with the police and share any information related to drug trafficking or substance abuse on the helpline numbers 9906154100 and 9103454100, assuring that the identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential.
