Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Retired Policeman Convicted in Handwara on Drug and Counterfeit Charges
A retired police officer named Mushtaq Ahmad Pir was found guilty of two serious crimes: selling drugs (heroin) and having a lot of fake money.
It all started when police searched his car in 2019 and found drugs.
Then, they searched his house and found more drugs and a pile of fake money that wasn't even real.
The court said he broke the rules, especially because he was supposed to stop crime, not commit it.
The judge will soon announce his punishment, which could be very severe because of the drug charges.
Mushtaq Ahmad Pir, a retired policeman, was convicted in Handwara.
He was found guilty of heroin smuggling and possessing counterfeit money.
The case started on July 12, 2019, with a car search revealing heroin.
A subsequent raid on Pir's residence uncovered more heroin and counterfeit currency.
The court dismissed defense claims, citing strong prosecution evidence.
- Who
- Mushtaq Ahmad Pir, a retired policeman.
- What
- Convicted of smuggling heroin and possessing counterfeit money.
- When
- The case began on July 12, 2019, with the conviction announced after a long trial.
- Where
- Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- Pir was found guilty of violating the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and the Ranbir Penal Code.
- Defendant
- Mushtaq Ahmad Pir
- Charges
- Heroin smuggling and counterfeit currency possession
- Location of Conviction
- Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir
- Legislation
- NDPS Act, Section 489-C of Ranbir Penal Code
- Initial Incident Date
- July 12, 2019
- Evidence Recovered
- Heroin (approx. 790 grams), counterfeit currency (approx. 7.5 lakh rupees)
- Vehicle Involved
- Santro car, registration JK01V-1178