Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Jan 28: In a major breakthrough, an inter-state drug trafficking network has been busted with the arrest of two narcotic dealers from Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, Srinagar police said today.
In a statement, the police said that it has dismantled a major inter-state drug trafficking network while investigating Case FIR No. 136/2024 under sections 8/22-29 of the NDPS Act.
According to the police, based on evidence from the investigation, including bank transactions and communication records, two key drug suppliers, Raju Gupta from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, and Mohammad Abrar from Bhajanpura, Delhi, were identified as major sources of narcotics supplied to local drug peddlers.
“A Srinagar police team led by SI Amandeep Singh, of Police Post Noorbagh, conducted extensive operations in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi over 10 days with the assistance of local police,” police said.
As per police, Raju Gupta was apprehended on Jan 23, 2025 in Bareilly, and Mohammad Abrar was arrested on January 24 in Bhajanpura.
Both suspects were presented before the respective courts, transit remands were obtained, and they are now in police custody.
Moreover, police said, a suspicious courier parcel linked to the accused has been identified in Loni, Ghaziabad, and steps are being taken to retrieve it with court approval.
“The financial transactions and properties of the accused are under scrutiny for potential attachment under the NDPS Act,” police said.
As per authorities, the case originated on November 8, 2024, during routine police naka checking at Tarbal Chowk, Srinagar.
During the checking, a motorcycle was intercepted, leading to the arrest of three drug peddlers: Aijaz Ahmad Ganie from Athwajan Pantha Chowk, Owais Ahmad Gojri from Brari Pora, and Mir Roman from Ali Masjid Eidgah.
Police have seized 140 bottles of codeine phosphate, Rs 38,530 in suspected drug proceeds, three mobile phones, and a drone camera allegedly used to monitor drug buyers.