Awantipora, Oct 26: A man was booked by police in Awantipora after a urine test confirmed the presence of cannabis, following his detection in an allegedly intoxicated state during routine patrolling by cops at Dogripora.

According to police, a police party of Police Post Reshipora, headed by Incharge Police Post SI Meheraj-ud-Din, found an individual in an intoxicated state during patrolling at Dogripora along the Jhelum bund and he was brought him to PHC Panzgam for medical testing.
The urine drug screening test returned positive for THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol), a psychoactive substance found in cannabis.
The person was identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Dar, son of Gh. Mohd Dar, resident of Syed Rehmania Astan, Lam, Nishat.
"FIR No. 249/2026 under relevant sections of NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Awantipora and further investigation has been taken up," the police said.
Police reiterated its commitment to combating drug abuse and urged the public to cooperate in its efforts to eradicate the drug menace from society.