Srinagar, Apr 18: Police nabbed two persons in a midnight raid at Tengpora on Saturday, seizing a large cache of narcotics from their possession.
Officials said the arrested were identified as Sajid Amin Dar of Firdousabad near Bypass and Tauqeer Rafiq Khan of Baranpather Batamaloo.
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Police recovered 43 boxes of Tepadol tablets and 11 bottles of Codeine syrup, comprising 4,300 tablets and 430 strips.
A case under FIR No. 43/2026 under sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Batamaloo, and further investigation has been taken up.
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Locals appreciated the swift action by Police Post Tengpora, saying such timely operations reflect strong efforts against drug trafficking and help keep the area safe for youth.
