{"id":17323,"date":"2026-04-16T19:10:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/?p=17323"},"modified":"2026-04-16T19:10:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:10:35","slug":"nasha-mukt-jk-abhiyan-13-drug-peddlers-arrested-across-kashmir-contraband-seized","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/2026\/04\/16\/nasha-mukt-jk-abhiyan-13-drug-peddlers-arrested-across-kashmir-contraband-seized\/","title":{"rendered":"=== Nasha-Mukt J&#038;K Abhiyan ===  13 drug peddlers arrested across Kashmir, contraband seized"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Srinagar, Apr 16: Police on Thursday arrested 13 alleged drug peddlers and seized contraband substances in multiple operations across Kashmir as part of the ongoing \u201cNasha-Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to the details available with the news agency\u2014Kashmir News Observer (KNO), in Anantnag district, police carried out a series of operations leading to several arrests and recoveries.<\/p>\n<p>Acting on specific information, a police team from Srigufwara raided a house in Dachigam and recovered around 2 kg of charas-like substance.<\/p>\n<p>In separate naka checking operations at Shakras and Pethnoo Crossing, two persons were apprehended with around 2 kg of charas-like substance each.<\/p>\n<p>In another operation, police intercepted a passenger auto at Iqbal Market near Mill Mod and arrested two persons, recovering about 12 grams of heroin from them.<\/p>\n<p>Separately, one person was apprehended at K.V Pora Marhama, and around 7.854 kg of charas-like substance was recovered from his possession, they said.<\/p>\n<p>In Awantipora, police arrested two persons travelling on a motorcycle at Toll Plaza and recovered 1.258 kg of charas-like substance. The motorcycle was also seized.<\/p>\n<p>In another naka checking at Nambal Crossing along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, two more persons were held with around 12 grams of heroin-like substance, officials said.<\/p>\n<p>In Pulwama, one person was arrested at Zadoora with 520 grams of poppy straw and 30 grams of charas powder-like substance. In a separate operation at Tujan Telsar crossing, another individual was apprehended with around 3 grams of heroin-like substance.<\/p>\n<p>In Ganderbal district, police recovered about 580 grams of charas-like powder from a cowshed during a search operation conducted in the presence of an executive magistrate and local representatives, and arrested one person.<\/p>\n<p>Cases under relevant provisions of law have been registered in all instances and investigations are underway, police said.<\/p>\n<p>Police reiterated their commitment to curbing drug trafficking and urged the public to share information about such activities, warning of strict action against those involved. 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