RAJOURI, OCT 23: Intensifying its campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuse, Rajouri Police arrested two alleged drug offenders in separate operations within the jurisdictions of Police Stations Rajouri and Darhal, recovering 4.52 grams of a heroin-like narcotic substance, five psychotropic ampoules and 200 intoxicant tablets. Separate cases under the relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act have been registered, with further investigations underway to establish the circumstances of the recoveries and ascertain possible links to drug trafficking networks.
In the first operation, a police team from Police Station Rajouri, while conducting routine patrolling near Salani, apprehended a pedestrian identified as Shadab Hussain Shah, son of Kamal Hussain Shah, a resident of Dhanidhar, Rajouri. During his personal search, police recovered 4.52 grams of a heroin-like narcotic substance from his possession. Accordingly, Case FIR Number 548/2026 was registered at Police Station Rajouri under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act, and further investigation has been initiated to examine the circumstances of the recovery and determine the possible source of the contraband.
In a separate action, a police team from Police Station Darhal apprehended Amjad Ali, son of Bikar Majid, a resident of Hiltak, Darhal, during naka checking in the Darhal area. According to police, the individual was intercepted after being noticed moving in a suspicious manner. A subsequent personal search led to the recovery of five psychotropic ampoules and 20 strips containing a total of 200 intoxicant tablets.
Following the recovery, Case FIR Number 87/2026 was registered at Police Station Darhal under the relevant sections of the NDPS Act. Investigators are proceeding with the case to establish the circumstances surrounding the possession of the recovered substances and determine whether further action is warranted.
The two operations underline Rajouri Police’s continued enforcement efforts against the possession and alleged trafficking of narcotic and psychotropic substances. The recovery of the heroin-like substance and the pharmaceutical preparations has brought renewed attention to the need for strict monitoring of suspected drug-related activities and effective enforcement of the law.
Rajouri Police reiterated its commitment to combating drug abuse and dismantling drug trafficking networks across the district. It stated that special checking drives and enforcement activities would continue at vulnerable locations and that strict legal action would be taken against those found involved in drug-related offences.
Police have urged the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and share credible information about drug trafficking to strengthen the collective effort to protect communities, particularly young people, from the harmful consequences of substance abuse.
