Udhampur Police Seize Rs 6 Crore Worth of Heroin, Apprehend Hardcore Narco Smuggler in Chenani

Udhampur Police Vow to Eradicate Drug Menace: SSP Nagpure, SHO Singh Spearhead Relentless Campaign

• Acting on a tip-off, a team from Chenani Police Station, led by SHO Jaswinder Singh and operating under the supervision of SSP Udhampur Amod Nagpure, IPS, intercepted a Maruti car and seized 700 grams of heroin, estimated to be worth Rs 6 crore.
•  The operation was part of the district police’s ongoing campaign against drug trafficking, targeting individuals transporting illegal substances from Kashmir to other parts of the country.
•  The accused, identified as Ashraf, a resident of Gund Tankipura in Kulgam, is believed to be a hardcore Narco smuggler.
•  Udhampur Police are investigating the forward and backward linkages of the case to dismantle the entire drug trafficking network, emphasizing their commitment to creating a drug-free Udhampur.

HARPREET SINGH
Udhampur, Oct 21: Udhampur Police, under the astute leadership of SSP Udhampur Amod Nagpure, IPS, have dealt a major blow to the drug trafficking network operating in the region. In a meticulously planned operation at the Motorshed Naka Point in Chenani, a police team from Chenani Police Station intercepted a Maruti car bearing registration number JK13B-1343 and seized a massive haul of 700 grams of heroin, estimated to be worth Rs 6 crore in the illicit market.
The operation, led by SHO Jaswinder Singh, was part of the district police’s ongoing campaign against drug trafficking. During a routine vehicle check, the Maruti car, traveling from Kashmir towards Jammu, was signalled to stop. Upon searching the vehicle, the police team uncovered 700 grams of a heroin-like substance concealed within.
The individual transporting the contraband was immediately apprehended and identified as Ashraf, son of Abdul Rashid, a resident of Gund Tankipura in Kulgam district. He is believed to be a hardcore Narco smuggler involved in the transportation of drugs from Kashmir to other parts of the country.
A case under FIR No. 163/2024 has been registered at Chenani Police Station, invoking sections 8/21/22 of the NDPS Act. The investigation is currently underway, with Udhampur Police focusing on uncovering both forward and backward linkages to identify and apprehend all individuals involved in this illegal drug trade.
SSP Amod Nagpure commended the efforts of SHO Jaswinder Singh and the entire Chenani Police team for their vigilance and professionalism in executing this successful operation. He emphasized the Udhampur Police’s unwavering commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks and creating a safer and drug-free society.
The police have appealed to the public to share any information related to drug trafficking, urging citizens to play an active role in combating this menace. This significant seizure serves as a testament to the Udhampur Police’s dedication to curbing drug-related crimes and protecting the community.