Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested four drug peddlers in Baramulla & Kulgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
In Baramulla, a police party of Police Post Wussan under the supervision of SDPO Shri Mohammad Nawaz-JKPS during naka checking near Govt Higher Secondary School Goshbugh Pattan intercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee but was apprehended tactfully. During search, 8 grams of Brown Sugar like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Yatoo son of Mohammad Ibrahim Yatoo resident of Sultanpora Pattan.
Similarly, a police party led by SHO PS Chandoosa arrested a drug Peddler identified as Amir Hussain Dar son of Mohd Sultan Dar resident of Wagoora during naka checking at Kachwa Muqam Chandoosa and recovered 50 grams of Charas like substance from his possession. Moreover, officers led by SHO PS Tangmarg arrested a drug peddler identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Lone son of Ab Rashid Lone resident of Ferozpora Tangmarg during naka checking at Ferozpora Tangmarg alongwith 30 grams of Charas like substance.
In Kulgam, a police party of Police Post Mirbazar at a checkpoint established checking near Palpora Crossing on NHW-44 intercepted a suspicious person. During checking, 2.8Kgs of Cannabis powder like substance concealed in a bag was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as John Mohammad Sheikh son of Mohammad Yousuf Sheikh resident of Raithan Budgam A/P Zadoora, Mirbazar.
All the accused persons have been arrested and shifted to respective police stations where they remain in custody. Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations 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.