Overview
- An NCB team acting on specific intelligence intercepted Bashir Ahmad Malla in Kunzer, Baramulla, on November 20 and recovered 2.730 kilograms of charas from his possession.
- Follow-up action with Baramulla Police led to the arrest of associate Mansoor Ahmad Wani, and disclosures then prompted the apprehension of alleged main supplier Abdul Rashid Dar from Pulwama.
- Officials said all three arrested individuals have prior records related to NDPS cases.
- NCB credited timely cooperation from the Kunzer Police Station and noted the operation reflects strengthened enforcement capacity from its Srinagar office under a national initiative.
- The agency is mapping backward and forward linkages and financial trails, assessing potential inter-state connections, and has urged the public to share tips via the MANAS helpline at 1933.