March 16: Continuing its efforts against the menace of drug trafficking, police have arrested three drug peddlers in Baramulla & Budgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
A police party at a checkpoint established at Kanthbagh near DPL Baramulla intercepted two suspicious persons who tried to flee from the spot but were apprehended tactfully. During search, about 100 grams of Charas like substance was recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Javid Ahmed Sheikh son of Abdul Majeed Sheikh and Sameer Ahmed Sheikh son of Mohd Subhan Sheikh, both residents of Khawajabagh Baramulla. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody.
Similarly in Budgam, a Police Party of Police Station Khansahib at a check point established at Bugroo crossing, intercepted a Scooty bearing registration number JK04-5815. During search, heroin-like substance was recovered from scooty rider, identified as Adil Showkat Khan son of Showkat Ahmad Khan resident of Nilsar Mohallah Wavoora Baramulla A/P Ompora Budgam. Subsequently, he has been arrested on the spot. Moreover, Scooty used in the commission of crime has also been seized.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigation have been initiated.
Police remain committed to eradicating drug abuse and trafficking from the district. Public is urged to cooperate and report any suspicious activity to the nearest Police Station or dial 112.
