In its relentless efforts to dismantle the drug-trafficking ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, police have recovered one kilogram of heroin from a vehicle in the parking area of Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla and arrested the occupants of the vehicle, including a woman, police officials said on Tuesday.
In a statement, a police spokesperson identified the accused as Tahir Ahmad Khan, son of Jamal Khan, and Sobita, daughter of Mohd Sadiq Khan, both residents of Trakinjan Boniyar.
He said that acting on specific information, a team headed by ASP Neha Jain, assisted by SHO Baramulla Owais Geelani, raided the parking area and searched a Tata Punch vehicle bearing registration number JK05L 7844.
During the search, one kilogram of heroin was recovered from the vehicle.
Baramulla Police have registered a case in connection with the incident and started further investigation.
