Baramulla, February 6 (KNS): 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 Uri headed by SHO PS Uri at a checkpoint established at Lari Daragutliyan intercepted one person who was identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Awan son of Abdul Aziz resident of Daragutliyan. During search, 16.200 Kgs of contraband Cannabis Powder like substances was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested.
Similarly, a police party of Police Station Kreeri headed by SHO PS Kreeri at a checkpoint established at Check Tapper Crossing intercepted two persons who were identified as Tariq AHmad Dar son of Mohd Sultan resident of Doolipora and Syed Imran Bukhari son of Syed Qamar-ud-Din Bukhari resident of Kreeri. During search, 30 grams of contraband charas like substances was recovered from their possession.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelThey have been arrested.
In addition, a Police party of Police Station Baramulla headed by SHO PS Baramulla at a checkpoint established at Khanpora Bridge intercepted one person who was identified as Rashid Ahmad Lone son of Abdul Jaleel resident of Gantamulla Colony. During search, 98 grams of contraband charas like substances was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested.
Accordingly, a cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Uri, Kreeri and Baramulla 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.(KNS)