Srinagar February 01 (KNS): Continuing its war against drug menace, police in Anantnag arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substance from their possession.
Police Station Mattan received a specific information through reliable sources that one Hilal Ahmad Wani son of Farooq Ahmad Wani resident of Kralgund Brah Mattan has indulged in peddling of narcotic substances and has hoarded a large quantity of narcotic substance in his residential house. Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of NDPS was registered in Police Station Mattan and investigation was taken up.
On receipt of this information, a police team alongwith Executive Magistrate concerned raided the specific location. During search, about 04 Kgs of Charas Powder was recovered from the said house and the owner of the said house was arrested on the spot.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelFurther investigation in the instant case continues.
Moreover, Police Party from Police Lost Sangam during naka checking near Tulkhan crossing apprehended Saber Ahmad Sheikh son of Roni Sheikh resident of Delhi. During search, 14 grams of brown sugar was recovered from his possession. In this regard, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Bijbehara and investigation has been initiated.
J&K Police remains resolute in its mission to eliminate drug-related activities in the region and safeguard the community. The general public is requested to remain vigilant and report drug peddling activities to the nearest police station, ensuring collective action against the menace of drug addiction and trafficking.(KNS)