STATE TIMES NEWS
Srinagar: A man was arrested and narcotics, cash and a pistol magazine were recovered from his possession in Kupwara district, police said.
Acting on specific information about narcotic substance, arms and ammunition in the possession of two brothers — Sajid Khan and Majid Khan, residents of the Cheterkote area of the north Kashmir district, security forces launched a search operation there, a police spokesman said.
He said the services of a tracker dog from the BSF were also utilised in the operation.
Incriminating material, including 500 grams of heroin-like substance, a pistol magazine, Rs 1.07 lakh cash, 12 syringes and a small weighing scale were recovered from the house of the accused, the spokesman said.
Sajid Khan was arrested, while his brother Majid Khan is yet to be arrested, he said.
A case has been registered and investigation in the matter is underway, the spokesman said.
