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Rising Kashmir > Blog > Top Stories > Major blow to narco-terror: 1.78 kg heroin, ₹69 lakh recovered in Uri Baramulla
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Major blow to narco-terror: 1.78 kg heroin, ₹69 lakh recovered in Uri Baramulla

Irfan Yattoo
Last updated: June 14, 2023 2:15 am
Irfan Yattoo
Published: June 14, 2023
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Srinagar, June 06: In a major blow to narcotics trade network, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday arrested nine drug smugglers in Baramulla and recovered 1.78 kgs of contraband Heroin like substance alongwith cash amounting ₹69.20 Lacs from their possession in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
A police spokesman said in a major breakthrough,Baramullapolice arrested nine drug smugglers and recovered 1.78 kgs of contraband Heroin like substance alongwith cash amounting ₹69.20 Lacs from Nambla, Ishamand Bandi Uri areas of Baramulla.
“This seizure represents a significant blow to the narcotics trade network operating in the Baramulla area,” he said.
Briefing about the details, the police spokesman said at Nambla Uri, a specific information was received by police regarding smuggling of narcotics by Irfan Ahmad Najar, Mehmooda Begum wife of Irfan Ahmad Najarand GhulamRasool Sheikh, all residents of Nambla Uri.
Acting swiftly, police under the supervision of SDPO Uri ShokatAli assisted by SHO PS Uri InspectorMohdShafi, alongwith Magistrate conducted the search of the house of Najar.
“During search of the house, 490 grams of contraband Heroin like substance and cash amounting ₹6,45,200/- was recovered from the possession of Irfan Ahmad and his wife Mehmooda Begum,” he said.
The police spokesman said furthermore, on their disclosure, house of GhulamRasool Sheikh son of Noor Din Sheikh resident of Nambla-A was searched and during search contraband heroin like substance weighing 520 grams and cash amounting to ₹5,79,500 rupees was seized on spot in presence of magistrate.
“ Moreover, during sustained questioning and on their disclosure, house of MohdSubhan Dar , a resident of Hathlanga was also searched and contraband Heroin like substance weighing 420 grams and cash amounting to ₹56,95,600 rupees was seized in presence of Magistrate,” he said.
The spokesman said in total, contraband Heroin like substance weighing 1.430 Kilograms was recovered and cash amounting to ₹69,20,300/- as proceeds of drugs smuggling was recovered.
Similarly at Isham Uri, acting on specific information regarding smuggling of narcotics, two persons who on noticing the checkpoint tried to flee from the spot but were apprehended tactfully.
“They have been identified as MohdHafeezAabasi son of Abdul Rashid Aabasiand ZahidHussainAabasi son of Abdul Rashid Aabasi, both residents of Gowaltha. During their personal search, 02 packets of contraband-like substance, apparently Heroine weighing (65 grams along with packing) and (75grams along with packing) respectively, were recovered,” he said.
The spokesman said at Bandi Rest House Uri, based on specific information regarding smuggling of narcotics, police under the supervision of SDPO Uri & assisted by SHO PS Uri, a checkpoint was established at Bandi Rest House.
“During checking, one vehicle (Dumper) bearing registration number JK05D-8441 was intercepted. The boarded persons along with the driver of the vehicle tried to flee from the spot, but the alert police party tactfully apprehended them,” he said.
They have been identified as MohdSaleemQureashi son of Mohd Ashraf Qureashi resident of Nambla (Driver), MohdRafiqAwan son of Ali HussainAwan resident of Thajaland AfraSiyab, a resident of Nambla. During the personal search of AfraSiyab, a packet of contraband-like substance apparently Heroin weighing (80 grams along with packing) and a packet of contraband like substance apparently Heroine weighing (60grams along with packing) was recovered from MohdRafiqAwan.
“During the search of vehicle 01 packets of contraband was recovered from the driver seat weighing (70grams along with packing),” he said.
The spokesman said during preliminarily investigation it was learnt that under a well hatched conspiracy, Pakistan based handlers are pushing drugs inside J&K through such smugglers to spread drug addiction amongst youth of J&K.
“This successful operation demonstrates the effectiveness of the continuous surveillance and intelligence gathering carried out by the police force in their fight against drug-related crimes,” he said.
Meanwhile, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Uri and further investigation into the matter is going on.

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