Pulwama May 02 (KNS): In continuation of its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police have arrested 05 drug peddlers in Pulwama and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
A police party of Police Station Pulwama during patrolling at Chatapora near industrial Estate, intercepted a Motorcycle bearing registration number JK02BT 3985 ridden by 03 persons. They have been identified as Abrar Ahmad Yatoo son of Gh Nabi Yatoo resident of Rajpora , Hilal Ahmad Laway son of Gh Mohammad Laway resident of Monchward Keller and Zeeshan Farooq son of Farooq Ahmad Chat resident of Chatapora Pulwama. During search, 370 grams of Charas like contraband substance was recovered from their possession.
During investigation, one more accused namely Ab Rashid Mir son of Ali Mohammad Mir resident of Batapora Naina was arrested. On his disclosure, 650 grams of charas like substance and 1.6 Kg contraband substance apparently charas powder were recovered. All the accused persons have been arrested and the vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Moreover, a police party from Police Station Litter at a checkpoint established at Litter intercepted a suspicious person identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Wani son of Gh Hassan Wani resident of Litter. During search, 3 Kgs charas powder like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to PS where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective Police Stations and further investigations have 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.