Awantipora Police Arrests Drug Peddler in Tral; 55 Grams of Charas Recovered
Awantipora Oct 30 (KINS): Continuing its drive against drug peddling, Awantipora Police apprehended one person during naka checking at Pinglish, Tral.
A police statement says that the police party of Police Station Tral, headed by SHO PS Tral Inspector Tajamul Islam, apprehended the suspect and recovered approximately 55 grams of a charas like substance from his possession.
The accused has been identified as Arafat Ahmad Ahanger son of Nazir Ahmad Ahanger residence of Rathsuna, Tral.
Accordingly, Case FIR No. 124/2026 under relevant sections of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Tral, and further investigation has been taken up.
Awantipora Police reiterates its commitment to combating drug trafficking and eradicating the drug menace. The general public, particularly the youth, is urged to stay away from drugs and cooperate with the police by sharing information about drug related activities to help build a drug-free society, the police statement added.
