Suhail Rather

Bandipora, Nov 11 (KNS): Police on Wednesday arrested two alleged drug peddlers in Bandipora district and recovered 914 grams of a suspected cannabis powder-like substance from their possession, while a separate recovery drive led to the retrieval of 11 lost mobile phones worth approximately Rs 1.87 lakh.

Officials said the two suspects were intercepted by a police party at Gunchipora near Bakshi Bund, falling under the jurisdiction of Police Post Nowgam, while travelling on a scooty bearing registration number JK05Q-3288.

The accused were identified as Shujaat Abbas, son of Shaukat Ali, a resident of Sonam Pattan, and Tanveer Ahmed, son of Nisar Ahmed Yatoo, a resident of Yal Kunzer.

During checking, police recovered two polythene bags containing 471 grams and 443 grams of a suspected cannabis powder-like substance, respectively, weighing a total of 914 grams.

The scooty used by the accused was also seized.

Police said a case under FIR No. 244/2026 has been registered at Police Station Sumbal under Sections 8, 20 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

An investigation has been initiated to determine the source of the suspected contraband and identify possible links in the drug supply network.

Meanwhile, in a separate operation, Bandipora Police recovered 11 lost mobile phones with an estimated combined value of Rs 1.87 lakh and handed them over to their respective owners after verification and completion of the required formalities.

Police said the handsets were traced through technical measures as part of efforts to recover missing mobile phones and prevent their possible misuse.

Officials advised residents to promptly report lost or stolen mobile phones at the nearest police station and submit requests for blocking and tracing the devices through the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal.

They also urged people to cooperate during the verification and recovery process to facilitate the timely return of recovered devices.

Police said investigations into the drug recovery case were continuing and appealed to the public to share information that could help identify those involved in drug trafficking. (KNS)