Kupwara, Nov 5 (KNS): Police on Thursday arrested an alleged drug peddler in the Sogam area of north Kashmir's Kupwara district and recovered more than one kilogram of a charas powder-like substance from his possession, officials said.

The arrest was made during routine naka checking at Chandigam, where a team from Police Station Sogam intercepted a man and conducted his personal search.

During the search, police recovered approximately 1.016 kilograms of a charas powder-like substance from his possession.

The accused has been identified as Abdul Rehman Najar, son of Khizer Mohammed Najar, a resident of Chandigam.

Police said the accused was taken into custody and the suspected contraband seized in accordance with the prescribed legal procedure.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

A case under FIR No. 50/2026 has been registered at Police Station Sogam under Sections 8/20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

Officials said further investigation has been initiated to ascertain the source of the seized substance and identify other persons who may be associated with the suspected drug supply network.

Police said efforts to identify and act against those involved in drug trafficking would continue across the district.

Kupwara Police also appealed to the public to share information regarding suspected drug-related activities, assuring that the identities of informants would be kept confidential. (KNS)