Continuing its efforts against drug peddling, Handwara Police arrested two peddlers and recovered narcotics in Handwara area.
On July 12, 2023, a police party of Police Station Handwara, while on naka duty near ITI Handwara, apprehended two persons who had attempted to avoid the police party in a suspicious manner.
On search, around 95 gm of Charas like substance was recovered from their possession. The persons have been identified as Amir Yousuf Dar S/o Mohammad Yousuf and Junaid Ahmad Dar S/o Ab Rahim both residents of village Waskora.
In relation to this, FIR No.146/2023 U/S 8/20, 29 NDPS Act registered in PS Handwara and investigation initiated.