Drug peddler held in Sopore with psychotropic pills; 2 arrested in Shopian for heroin, charas
Synopsis
Three drug peddlers were arrested in coordinated naka operations across Sopore and Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir on 14 September 2026. The seizures — 240 psychotropic capsules with ₹47,000 cash, a heroin-like substance, and 18 grams of charas — point to an active narcotics supply chain that Kashmir Police are now working to trace beyond the individuals in custody.
Key Takeaways
Jahangir Ahmad Dar was arrested in Sopore with 240 capsules of Spasmo-Proxyvon Plus and ₹47,000 in cash; FIR No.
125/2026 registered at Police Station Tarzoo.
Murshid Ahmad Malik was held in Shopian's Imamsahib with approximately 1.210 grams of a heroin-like substance; FIR No.
Muneeb Ahmad Thoker was arrested at Babapora Zainapora Crossing with around 18 grams of a charas-like substance; FIR No.
120/2026 registered.
All three cases are registered under the NDPS Act and are being investigated separately to trace supply chains and wider networks.
Recovered substances are pending forensic analysis for formal classification under law.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir arrested three individuals in separate anti-narcotics operations across Sopore and Shopian districts on Monday, 14 September 2026, recovering psychotropic capsules, a heroin-like substance, and charas. The crackdowns form part of a sustained drive by law enforcement to dismantle drug networks operating across the Kashmir Valley.
Sopore Arrest: Psychotropic Capsules and Cash Seized
During naka checking at Amargarh Crossing in the jurisdiction of Police Station Tarzoo, Sopore Police intercepted a truck bearing registration number JK05H-4164. The vehicle was driven by Jahangir Ahmad Dar, son of Nazir Ahmad Dar, a resident of Patoosa, Rafiabad.
A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 240 capsules of Spasmo-Proxyvon Plus — a controlled psychotropic substance — along with ₹47,000 in cash. Both were seized following due legal procedure. FIR No. 125/2026 has been registered at Police Station Tarzoo under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and investigation is under way to trace the source and wider trafficking network.
Shopian Operations: Two Held in Separate Naka Checks
In Shopian district, police conducted two independent operations on the same day. During naka checking at Kiloora Crossing, a police party from Police Station Imamsahib intercepted Murshid Ahmad Malik, a resident of Krawoora, Imamsahib, based on his suspicious movement. A personal search yielded approximately 1.210 grams of a heroin-like substance. FIR No. 64/2026 has been registered at Police Station Imamsahib under the NDPS Act.
In a separate operation, personnel from Police Station Zainapora intercepted Muneeb Ahmad Thoker, son of the late Shameem Ahmad Thoker, a resident of Beibagh, Yaripora, Kulgam, at Babapora Zainapora Crossing. A search recovered approximately 18 grams of a charas-like substance. FIR No. 120/2026 has been registered at Police Station Zainapora, and an investigation has been initiated to determine the source of the suspected contraband.
Notably, police have described both Shopian recoveries as heroin-like and charas-like material, pending forensic examination and formal legal classification.
Pattern of Enforcement Across the Valley
The triple arrest reflects an intensified pattern of naka-based interception that Kashmir Police have deployed in recent months. Spasmo-Proxyvon Plus — a combination analgesic frequently diverted for abuse — has emerged as a recurring seizure item in the Sopore-Baramulla belt, while Shopian has seen periodic recoveries of traditional contraband including charas and heroin.
Sopore Police reiterated its zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking, affirming commitment to sustained action to safeguard youth and communities from the narcotics menace. The three cases are being investigated separately, with authorities seeking to establish supply chains and linkages beyond the arrested individuals.
What Happens Next
All three accused will face prosecution under the NDPS Act. Investigators are working to identify upstream suppliers and any broader distribution networks. Forensic analysis of the recovered substances is expected to formally confirm their classification, which will determine the severity of charges applicable under law.
Point of View
Signalling that prescription-drug diversion networks are as active as traditional contraband routes. The small quantities recovered in Shopian, however, point to street-level peddlers rather than major trafficking nodes, raising the question of whether naka interceptions are reaching high enough up the supply chain. The real measure of enforcement effectiveness is not arrest counts but prosecutions secured and networks dismantled — a metric Kashmir Police have yet to publish systematically.
NationPress
14 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested in Sopore and what was recovered?
Jahangir Ahmad Dar, a resident of Patoosa, Rafiabad, was arrested at Amargarh Crossing in Sopore on 14 September 2026. Police recovered 240 capsules of Spasmo-Proxyvon Plus and ₹47,000 in cash from his possession; an FIR has been registered under the NDPS Act.
What is Spasmo-Proxyvon Plus and why is it seized under the NDPS Act?
Spasmo-Proxyvon Plus is a combination analgesic containing opioid components that is classified as a psychotropic substance under India's NDPS Act when possessed or trafficked without a valid prescription or licence. Its abuse potential has made it a common target in anti-narcotics operations across Jammu and Kashmir.
Who were the two persons arrested in Shopian?
Murshid Ahmad Malik of Krawoora, Imamsahib, was arrested with approximately 1.210 grams of a heroin-like substance at Kiloora Crossing. In a separate operation, Muneeb Ahmad Thoker of Beibagh, Yaripora, Kulgam, was held at Babapora Zainapora Crossing with around 18 grams of a charas-like substance.
What FIRs have been registered in these cases?
Three FIRs have been registered: FIR No. 125/2026 at Police Station Tarzoo (Sopore), FIR No. 64/2026 at Police Station Imamsahib, and FIR No. 120/2026 at Police Station Zainapora — all under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
What happens next in these cases?
The three accused will face prosecution under the NDPS Act. Investigators are working to establish the source of the contraband and any wider trafficking networks. Forensic examination of the recovered substances is pending and will formally determine their legal classification and the severity of applicable charges.
