Srinagar , Nov 09 : Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested four drug peddlers in Baramulla and recovered contraband substance from their possession.
A Police party of Police Station Kunzer headed by SHO PS Kunzer at a checkpoint established at Kunzer, intercepted two persons who were identified as Jahangeer Ahmad Rather son of Bashir Ahmad resident of Karhama & Rahil Rahman Ganie son of Ab Rahman resident of Ratnipora Payeen. During search 40 grams of contraband Charas like substances was recovered from their possession. They have been arrested.
Similarily, Police party of Police Station Pattan headed by SHO PS Pattan at a checkpoint established at Zangam Crossing, intercepted one person who was identified as Javid Ahmad Rather son of Mohd Maqbool resident of Rambailgarh Mirgund Srinagar. During search 188 grams of contraband Cannabis Powder like substances was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested.
In addition, Police party of Police Post Kamalkote headed by IC PP Kamalkote at a checkpoint established at Sarie Bandi, intercepted one person who was identified as Iqbal Hussain son of Gulab Shah resident of Sari Bandi. During search 3.700 Kgs of contraband Cannabis Powder like substances was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Kunzer, Pattan & Uri and investigation has been initiated.
We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law.
