SHOPIAN, OCT 21: Intensifying its crackdown on drug trafficking and substance abuse, Keegam Police arrested an alleged drug peddler and recovered 22 grams of a cannabis powder-like substance during a routine naka checking operation at Sazan Crossing in Shopian district.
The action was carried out by a police team from Police Post Keegam, which was conducting routine checking at Sazan Crossing when its personnel noticed a person moving under suspicious circumstances. Acting promptly, the police team intercepted and apprehended the individual for questioning and further verification.
During his personal search, the police recovered approximately 22 grams of a cannabis powder-like substance from his possession. The accused was subsequently taken into custody, and the recovered substance was seized in accordance with the prescribed legal procedure.
The arrested individual has been identified as Shahnawaz Ahmad Naikoo, son of Mohd Amin Naikoo, a resident of DK Pora, Imamsahib, Shopian.
In connection with the recovery, FIR Number 222/2026 has been registered at Police Station Shopian under the relevant sections of law, and further investigation has been initiated.
Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the recovery and working to establish the source of the suspected contraband. The investigation will also focus on tracing its possible forward and backward linkages to determine whether the accused has any connections with a wider narcotics distribution network.
The latest action forms part of Shopian Police’s sustained efforts to curb drug peddling and prevent narcotic substances from reaching vulnerable sections of society. Regular checking and targeted enforcement operations remain important components of the ongoing campaign against the drug menace.
Shopian Police has reiterated its firm commitment to combating drug trafficking and working towards a drug-free society. The police have appealed to the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by sharing credible information regarding drug peddling, illegal cultivation of narcotic plants and substance abuse in their localities.
Citizens have been urged to report suspicious activities to their nearest police station. Police have also assured that the identities of informants will be kept strictly confidential.
The police have stressed that public cooperation remains crucial in identifying drug-related activities, disrupting illegal supply networks and strengthening collective efforts to protect communities from the harmful effects of narcotics.
