Police in Bandipora district arrested Rafaqat Ali Gojar, of Halwadi in Aragam, and Zakir Hussain Qureshi, of Chapran in Aragam, during a naka checking, a police checkpoint stop, at Garoora Crossing on Saturday 7 November 2026.[1][2][3][4][5] Police recovered approximately 1.5 kg of a charas-like substance from the two men, a police spokesperson said.[1][2][4][5]

Police said the two were arrested on Saturday in Bandipora district and about 1.5 kg of charas-like substance was seized from them.[1][3] Kashmir Life put the catch at approximately 1.5 kg of a charas-like substance recovered during the Garoora Crossing check.[6][3] Kashmir Life named the two men as Rafaqat Ali Gojar, son of Mohd. Gulab Gojar, and Zakir Hussain Qureshi, son of Ghulam Noorani Qureshi, both residents of Aragam.[6]

Police registered FIR No. 72/2026 at Police Station Aragam under sections 8, 20 and 29 of the NDPS Act.[7][5] Kashmir Life said the case was registered under sections 8, 20 and 29 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Aragam.[6]

Police said an investigation had begun to establish the source and intended destination of the substance and to check for further links.[1][3] Kashmir Indepth reported the same FIR, sections and recovery of approximately 1.5 kilograms of a charas-like substance at Garoora Crossing.[7]

The two were stopped as suspects during the checkpoint check, which was part of a drive against drug trafficking, and the substance was found when they were searched.[2] Police said they were investigating the source of the substance, where it was to be delivered and the role of others connected to the trafficking.[2]

Police said the suspected contraband was seized from the two men’s possession during the checking operation.[4]