Heroin Haul: Major Drug Bust in Srinagar

A suspected drug peddler was arrested after 1.6 kg of heroin was discovered in his possession in the Munawarabad area of Srinagar. Police nabbed Fayaz Ahmad Dar during a routine check, leading to a case registration under the NDPS Act. Investigations continue to uncover the drug network.

An alleged drug peddler has been apprehended by police on Sunday, following the discovery of 1.6 kg of heroin in his possession in the Munawarabad area of Srinagar city.

A police spokesperson reported that the individual, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Dar from Ichgam in Budgam, was caught during a routine police check conducted by a team from Police Station Khanyar near a sewage treatment plant. Upon inspection, two packets containing the heroin were uncovered in his bag.

A case has been registered under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act, marking a significant win in the war against narcotics in the region. Investigations are ongoing to trace the roots and collaborators involved in this drug trafficking ring.

(With inputs from agencies.)