SRINAGAR: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested drug peddler in Baramulla and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
A Police party of Police Station Baramulla headed by SHO Police Station Baramulla at a checkpoint established at Veerwan, intercepted a vehicle (Tiago) bearing registration No. JK05H-9604 driven by one person identified as Sareer Ahmad Khan son of Gh Nabi Khan resident of Chellan Boniyar. During search, 100 grams of contraband Charas like substances was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to Police Station Baramulla where he remains in custody. Vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Baramulla 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.
