TKD Desk
Baramulla, Jan 8 : Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 3 drug peddlers in Baramulla and recovered psychotropic and contraband substances from their possession.
A police party of Police Station Baramulla headed by SHO PS Baramulla at a checkpoint established at Khawajabagh Baramulla, intercepted one person. During search, 60 tablets of Alprazolam and 29 tablets of Pacitane psychotropic substances was recovered from his possession.He was later identified as Sarfaraz Ahmad Dar son of Sonaullah Dar resident of Kralhar Baramulla. He was subsequently arrested.
Similarly, A police party of Police Station Boniyar headed by SHO PS Boniyat at a checkpoint established at Banali Boniyar, intercepted one person. During search,54 grams of contraband Heroin like substances was recovered from his possession.He was later identified as Mehraj ud Din Sheikh son of Gh Hassan resident of Dudran. He was subsequently arrested.
In addition to the above, a police party of Police Post Wagoora headed by IC PP Wagoora at a checkpoint established at Takiya Wagoora, intercepted one person. During search, 30 grams of contraband Charas like substances was recovered from his possession.He was later identified as Jahangir Ahmad Shah son of Mehraj ud Din resident of Takiya Wagoora. He was subsequently arrested.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Baramulla, Boniyar & Kreeri and investigations have 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.“`
The Kashmir Dialogues
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