J&K POLICE IN SHOPIAN ARRESTED DRUG PEDDLER CHARAS-LIKE SUBSTANCE RECOVERED
September 16 (KINS): Continuing its sustained efforts to curb the menace of drug abuse, Shopian Police has arrested drug peddler and recovered contraband substances from his possession.
During routine naka checking at Sofanaman, a police party from Police Station Shopian noticed a person moving under suspicious circumstances and tactfully apprehended him. During his search, 122 grams charas like substance were recovered from his possession. The accused has been identified as Sabit Sharief son of Mohd Sharief resident of Karwoora Imamsahib. Accordingly, FIR No. 197/2026 under the relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Shopian and investigation has been taken up to ascertain the source and establish the forward and backward linkages.
Shopian Police remains firmly committed to its mission of creating a drug-free society and appeals to the general public to extend their cooperation by sharing any information related to drug peddling or substance abuse in their localities. Citizens can report such activities to the nearest police station. The identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential.
