Major Drug Bust in Jammu & Kashmir: Women Arrested

Two women were apprehended in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district for possessing over 15 kg of narcotics. The discovery included 15 kg of crushed cannabis and 1 kg of charas-like substances. A case has been registered at Zainapora police station, with investigations ongoing.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Srinagar | Updated: 22-10-2025 15:08 IST | Created: 22-10-2025 15:08 IST
Major Drug Bust in Jammu & Kashmir: Women Arrested
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In a significant breakthrough against narcotics trafficking, police in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district arrested two women on Wednesday. The arrests came during a routine check in the Melhura Zainapora area of south Kashmir.

A police official reported that over 15 kg of narcotics were seized, comprising 15 kg of crushed cannabis and 1 kg of charas-like substances. This operation marks a critical step in the region's efforts to combat drug distribution networks.

The police have registered a case at the Zainapora police station and have begun further investigations to uncover potential links and networks associated with the seized substances.

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