Baramulla Police have successfully recovered approximately 1.7 kilograms of charas in the Chichilora area of Kunzer during a routine patrol on March 24. The operation led to the arrest of one suspect, while another managed to escape.
The police intercepted a suspicious vehicle, identified by the registration number HR55AD2930, during their patrol. Upon investigation, 27 grams of charas were recovered from the driver, identified as Waheed Sultan.
Further inquiries led to the discovery of an additional 1.690 kilograms of charas powder at the residence of the absconding suspect. In response to this incident, a case has been registered under FIR No.35/2026 at Police Station Kunzer.
In a separate but related operation, the Jammu and Kashmir Police disposed of a live artillery shell found in the Kalgai forest area near the Line of Control. A Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) team from Baramulla Police was deployed to neutralize and safely dispose of the shell.
The area was secured, and precautionary measures were taken to ensure public safety during the operation. Baramulla Police have reiterated their commitment to curbing the drug menace in the region, emphasizing the importance of ongoing efforts to address drug trafficking.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the identity of the absconding suspect and any potential connections to larger drug networks. Authorities are expected to continue their investigations into both incidents.
