Baramulla police dismisses SPO after NDPS case involvement

Baramulla: Baramulla Police has disengaged a Special Police Officer (SPO) from service with immediate effect following his involvement in a case registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, officials said on Wednesday.

The SPO, identified as Khalid Nazir Khan, a resident of Katipora, Tangmarg, was found in suspicious condition during a naka check at Wussan Crossing on April 23, 2026, they said.

Police said an Alto vehicle was intercepted by Police Station Kunzer, during which syringes and needles were recovered from the possession of the occupants, including the SPO. Additionally, silver foil paper used for the consumption of narcotic substances was recovered from the vehicle.

Subsequently, an FIR (number 46/2026) under sections 8, 27 and 29 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Kunzer.

“Given the serious nature of his involvement and conduct unbecoming of a member of a disciplined force, the SPO has been disengaged from service with immediate effect,” a police spokesperson said.

Baramulla Police reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy against drug abuse and misconduct, and reiterated its commitment to upholding the highest standards of discipline, integrity and accountability within its ranks, the spokesperson added. (KNS)