February 14: In continuation of its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 04 drug peddlers in Sopore, Budgam & Handwara and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
In Sopore, a police party headed by Incharge Police Post Warpora under the supervision of SDPO Sopore Shri Sarfaraz Bashir-JKPS and SHO Police Station Sopore, at a checkpoint established at Dangerpora, apprehended two suspected persons. They have been identified as Farooq Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Mohammad Dar and Hilal Ahmad Ganie son of Fayaz Ahmad Ganie, both residents of Dangerpora Sopore. During search, 140 grams of contraband charas like substance was recovered from their possession and the duo was subsequently arrested.
In Handwara, a police party of police station Qalamabad headed by SHO PS Qalamabad at a checkpoint established at Audoora Near bridge intercepted a suspicious person identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Beigh son of Habibullah Beigh resident of Jahama Qalamabad. During his personal search, 26 grams of contraband Charas-like substances has been recovered from his possession. Accordingly, he has been arrested and shifted to police station Qalamabad for further investigation.
In Budgam, a police party of Police Post Narbal during patrolling near village Kawoosa at Gupan Gali area intercepted a suspicious person carrying a polyethene bag. During search, semi-grinded Charas like substance weighing about 2.997 kilograms was recovered from the said bag. Subsequently, he was arrested on the spot for further course of action as per law and during questioning he revealed his identity as Ghulam Mohiuddin Sheikh son of late Abdul Jabbar Sheikh resident of Jawaharpora Narbal Magam.
Regarding the incidents, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigations have been initiated.
Police urges the general public that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112. General public is 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.
