Srinagar, Nov. 27 -- Police in Srinagar have busted a narcotics module operating in the Nowhatta and Rainawari areas with the seizure of over five kilograms of charas-like substance and the arrest of three accused persons in connection with FIR No. 57/2025.

According to police officials, a naka checking point was established at Malkha Chowk by Police Station Nowhatta at about 5:30 pm on November 16. During checking, a person approaching from Tujgari Mohalla towards Malkha Chowk attempted to flee after noticing the police party while carrying a white bag. He was chased and apprehended on the spot.

The accused disclosed his identity as Hyder Javaid, son of Javaid Ahmad Wani, a local of Kathidarwaza, Rainawari. Upon checking the bag, offic...