Raja Akbar

Handwara, Nov 7 (KNS): Police on Saturday said they arrested a tipper driver and seized his vehicle after recovering a charas-like substance concealed inside its dashboard during a naka checking operation at Batagund in Handwara.

According to a police statement issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS), the recovery was made during the intervening night of November 6 and 7 when a police team intercepted a tipper bearing registration number JK05B-5479 at Batagund.

During the search of the vehicle, police recovered a charas-like substance concealed inside the dashboard.

The driver was identified as Irshad Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Nabi Dar, a resident of Shanoo Langate, who was travelling from Handwara towards Qalamabad.

Police said the accused was arrested on the spot, while the vehicle was seized as part of the investigation.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

In this connection, FIR No. 78/2026 has been registered at Police Station Qalamabad under Sections 8/20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

Further investigation has been initiated to ascertain the source and intended destination of the recovered substance.

Reiterating its commitment to combating drug trafficking, Handwara Police appealed to the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and share information regarding drug-related activities.

Police said public cooperation was essential to curb the drug menace and protect society, particularly the younger generation, from the harmful effects of narcotics. (KNS)