Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested a drug peddler in Sopore and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
A police party of Police Station Panzalla led by SHO Police Station Panzalla, at a checkpoint established at Panji Colony Rohama, intercepted a suspicious person. During search, 42 grams of contraband charas like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Nazir Ahmad Lone son of Ghulam Nabi Lone resident of Shalkote Rohama Rafiabad. Subsequently he has been arrested.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 08/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Panzalla & further 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.