SOPORE:In continuation of the ongoing anti-drug enforcement drive under the 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, police in Sopore apprehended a chronic bootlegger and drug peddler during patrolling under the jurisdiction of Police Post Bus Stand Sopore.

During patrolling at Nehalpora–Shalpora Road, near a local graveyard, a suspicious individual carrying a bag attempted to conceal himself upon noticing the police party. Acting swiftly, the police team apprehended the individual on the spot. During search of the bag, alcohol (liquor bottles) and codeine-based syrup were recovered and seized as per due procedure. The accused has been identified as Farooq Ahmad Ganie son of Gh. Nabi Ganie resident of Langate.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 98/2026 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Sopore and investigation has been taken up.

It is pertinent to mention that the accused is a chronic offender, involved in multiple FIRs of bootlegging and drug-related offences.

Police reiterated that strict enforcement against drug peddlers and bootleggers continues across the district and such habitual offenders will be dealt with firmly under law. Police reaffirmed their commitment under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan to dismantle drug networks and ensure a safer, healthier and drug-free society.