Pulwama, November 22: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 04 drug peddlers in Budgam & Pulwama and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
In Budgam, at a checkpoint established at Malpora Crossing, a Police Party of Police Station Khag intercepted two persons carrying nylon bags on their shoulders. After noticing police party, they tried to flee from the spot however, alert police party apprehended them tactfully. They have been identified as Firdous Ahmad Mir son of Ghulam Ahmad Mir resident of Nusso Khag and Mohd Shafi Wani son of Abdul Majeed Wani resident of Hanji Lawipora Beerwah. During search, officers recovered 13 Kgs of Poppy Straw concealed in the said nylon bags.
Meanwhile in Pulwama, a Police Party of Police Station Litter at a checkpoint established at Achan intercepted two suspicious persons who on seeing police party tried to flee but were apprehended tactfully. They have been identified as Mohd Altaf Dar son of Gh Mohd Dar & Tariq Ahmad Dar son of Ali Mohd Dar, both residents of Achan Pulwama. During search, 01 Kg of Charas Powder was recovered from their possession.
They have been arrested and shifted to respective Police Stations where they remain in custody. Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law stands registered in respective police stations and investigations have been initiated.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddling in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law. Our consistent actions against drug peddler should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drug menace.
