June 23: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested a drug peddler in Anantnag and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
Officers from Police Station Kokernag at a checkpoint established at Watnard Kokernag intercepted a vehicle (Load carrier) bearing registration number JK03D-3168 driven by one person identified as Fayaz Ahmad Lone son of Mohd Khalil Lone resident of Guri Hanjipora. During checking, officers were able to recover 550 grams of Charas from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody. Vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 120/2021 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Kokernag and investigation has been taken up.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law. Our consistent actions against drug peddlers should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drug menace.
