Narcotic Smuggling Attempt Thwarted: Two Arrested with Heroin-like Substance and Cash in Banihal
Ramban, Apr 22: In a decisive move against narcotics smuggling, Ramban police, under Operation Sanjeevani and under the astute guidance of SSP Ramban Shri Anuj Kumar IPS, successfully foiled a narcotics smuggling attempt in the Banihal area of Ramban district.
Two individuals were apprehended with a significant quantity of a substance resembling heroin, along with a cash amount of one lakh seventy-six thousand rupees.The incident unfolded during routine vehicle and pedestrian checks at T-Chowk naka in Banihal. Two pedestrians, coming from the Banihal Railway Station and heading towards the Banihal market, attempted to evade the police checkpoint upon sighting the naka party. However, they were swiftly apprehended after a determined effort by the naka party. Upon inquiry, one individual was identified as Yasir Ahmed Karoo son of Nazar Ahmed resident of Qazi Molalla Tehsil and District Anantnag, and Abid Ahmed Bhat son of Mohd Ashraf Bhat resident of Lalchowk Tehsil and District Anantnag. From their possession, a substance resembling heroin and a cash amount of Rupees one lakh seventy-six thousand were recovered.
A case under FIR no 57/2024, U/S 8/21/29 NDPS Act has been registered at PS Banihal.
Both accused persons have been taken into custody, and the contraband has been seized. Investigations are underway to unravel any connections or networks associated with this illegal activity.
The arrest and seizure were carried out by the diligent police team of PS Banihal, under the guidance of SHO PS Banihal under the supervision of SDPO Banihal, Adl. SP Ramban and overall supervision of SSP Ramban.
