Baramulla, June 10: Baramulla Police on Wednesday said an SPO has been disengaged from service following his alleged involvement in an NDPS case registered in Kunzer area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
The disengaged SPO has been identified as Khalid Nazir Khan (3098/SPO), a resident of Katipora Tangmarg.
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Police said that on April 23, during naka checking at Wussan Crossing by Police Station Kunzer, an Alto vehicle was intercepted and its occupants, including the SPO, were found in a suspicious condition.
During checking, police recovered syringes and needles from their possession, while silver foil paper allegedly used for consumption of narcotic substances was recovered from the vehicle.
Following the incident, FIR No. 46/2026 under Sections 8/27/29 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Kunzer.
“In view of the serious involvement and conduct unbecoming of a member of a disciplined force, the SPO has been disengaged from service with immediate effect,” police said.
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Baramulla Police reiterated its zero-tolerance policy against drug abuse and misconduct within the force.
