Three drug peddlers arrested in Baramulla, Kulgam; contraband substances recovered

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — While continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 03 drug peddlers in Baramulla & Kulgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A police party of Police Station Baramulla headed by SHO Police Station Baramulla at a checkpoint established at Eco Park Baramulla, intercepted a person identified as Roshan Ahmad Awan son of Mohd Ahmad Awan resident of Paranpeelan Uri. During search, 65 grams of contraband charas like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to Police Station Baramulla where he remains in custody.

In Kulgam, a police party headed by SHO Police Station Qaimoh at a checkpoint established at Khudwani Byepass (NHW-44) intercepted 02 suspicious persons. They have been identified as Mohd Imran Bhat son of Tariq Ahmad Bhat and Mohd Nawaz Lohar son of Ghulam Nabi Lohar, both residents of Mohar, Reasi. During search, officers were able to recover 30 grams of charas and 600 grams of grinded cannabis like contraband substances from their possession. Both the accused persons were arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respectively Police Stations 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. — (KIMS)