KARGIL: In a renewed crackdown on drug abuse and narcotics trafficking, police in Kargil and Drass have recovered a combined 111 grams of a suspected charas-like substance in two separate operations, registering cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
In the first operation, District Police Kargil recovered approximately 30 grams of a suspected charas-like substance from an individual during routine patrolling near Iqbal Bridge. The individual was served a notice under Section 50 of the NDPS Act and opted to be searched in the presence of a Magistrate. A subsequent personal search conducted in the presence of the Executive Magistrate led to the recovery of the suspected contraband.
Police registered FIR No. 100 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act in connection with the recovery. Further investigation is underway.
In a separate operation, District Police Drass acted on specific information regarding the possession of narcotics and searched a rented accommodation at Drass Market. The search resulted in the recovery of 81 grams of a suspected charas-like substance from a room occupied by a person working as a potter in Drass.
A case vide FIR No. 54/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Drass. Further investigation is underway to establish the facts and circumstances of the case.
The recoveries come amid intensified efforts by police to curb the drug menace in the region. District Police Kargil has stepped up vigilance across the district, directing round-the-clock checking at nakas and entry points. Night patrolling has also been intensified through coordinated deployment of local police and CRPF personnel in shifts.
Station House Officers (SHOs) and In-charge Police Posts have been directed to strengthen beat policing and intelligence gathering to identify and act against drug-related activities.
Police have urged the public to cooperate in efforts to combat narcotics trafficking and drug abuse by sharing credible information about suspected drug-related activities. District Police Drass has assured that the identities of informants will be kept confidential in accordance with applicable procedures.
The police reiterated their commitment to tackling the drug menace and called for collective public support to build a safer, healthier and drug-free society.
