Baramulla, Oct 14 : Police have arrested three persons and seized approximately 16 grams of a heroin-like substance from them in Azadgunj area here, officials said on Wednesday.
The arrests were made during patrolling and checking at Gulnar Park in Azadgunj, Baramulla, a police spokesperson said.
“During the checking, three individuals attempted to flee on noticing the police party but were apprehended by alert police personnel,” the spokesperson said.
The accused were identified as Faizan Majeed Teli, alias Gunga, son of Ab Majeed Teli, resident of Banglow Bagh, Old Town, Baramulla; Aqib Ahmad Gojree, son of Ghulam Mohammad Gojree, resident of Gulnar Park, Baramulla; and Sahil Bashir Karnayi, son of Bashir Ahmad Karnayi, resident of Gousia Colony, Azadgunj, Baramulla.
During personal searches, 6 grams of the heroin-like substance were recovered from Faizan, 5 grams from Aqib and 5 grams from Sahil, the spokesperson said.
Additionally, 3 syringes and 7 lighters were recovered from the spot, the spokesperson added.
An Executive Magistrate and independent witnesses were called to the spot and all requisite legal formalities were completed, police said.
Accordingly, FIR No. 167/2026 under Sections 8/21-29 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Baramulla, and further investigation has been initiated, the spokesperson said.
All three accused were subsequently taken to hospital for medical examination. The tests for narcotic substance use returned positive for two accused, while the test result of the third is awaited, police said.
All three have been arrested in accordance with the prescribed legal procedure and are presently in police custody.
Baramulla Police reiterated its commitment to combating drug trafficking and substance abuse and urged the public to cooperate with the police in identifying and reporting drug-related activities, the spokesperson said.