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Crime
Two Arrested with 1.5 kg Charas‑Like Substance in Bandipora, J&K
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 05:09 PM
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Police in Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, detained two suspects after seizing about 1.5 kg of a charas‑like narcotic. The arrests were made during a routine anti‑drug operation.
Bandipora police announced the seizure of roughly 1.5 kilograms of a charas‑like drug during a scheduled anti‑narcotics sweep. The substance, described by officials as resembling traditional charas, was recovered from a vehicle that stopped at a checkpoint on the outskirts of the town.
Two individuals accompanying the vehicle were taken into custody for possession of the narcotic. Investigators are conducting further inquiries to determine the source of the drug and any possible links to larger trafficking networks operating in the region.
The police spokesperson emphasized that the operation reflects ongoing efforts by Jammu and Kashmir law‑enforcement agencies to curb the flow of illicit substances, especially in border districts where smuggling routes are frequently exploited.
No injuries were reported, and the seized material has been forwarded to the forensic laboratory for detailed analysis. The suspects will appear before the local magistrate within the next 48 hours.
Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activity related to drug trafficking, reiterating that community cooperation is vital for maintaining security in the valley.
Two individuals accompanying the vehicle were taken into custody for possession of the narcotic. Investigators are conducting further inquiries to determine the source of the drug and any possible links to larger trafficking networks operating in the region.
The police spokesperson emphasized that the operation reflects ongoing efforts by Jammu and Kashmir law‑enforcement agencies to curb the flow of illicit substances, especially in border districts where smuggling routes are frequently exploited.
No injuries were reported, and the seized material has been forwarded to the forensic laboratory for detailed analysis. The suspects will appear before the local magistrate within the next 48 hours.
Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activity related to drug trafficking, reiterating that community cooperation is vital for maintaining security in the valley.