Overview

• Abid Rasheed Sofi, a resident of Heewan, Baramulla, was arrested by J&K Police on May 25, 2025, during a checkpoint operation at Zandfaran Link Road.
• Police recovered 190 grams of a charas-like contraband substance from his possession, leading to his arrest.
• A case has been registered under FIR No. 30/2025 at Police Station Sheeri under sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act, with further investigation underway.
• The operation is part of a broader initiative to disrupt cross-border drug smuggling, which intelligence reports link to terrorism financing.
• Authorities have urged public cooperation in reporting drug-related activities, emphasizing the community's role in combating the drug menace.