Srinagar, Nov 08 (KNO): Police in Shopian have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
During routine patrolling at Arhama Bongam Axis, a police party of Police Station Shopian intercepted a suspicious person carrying a bag. During the search, 4.466Kgs of Poppy Straw-like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Javaid Ahmad Sheikh resident of Bongam Shopian, a police spokesman said in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
Accordingly, police said that a case under FIR number 243/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Shopian and investigation has been initiated.
Meanwhile, the spokesman said that J&K Police reiterated firm resolve to maintain a drug-free society and appeals to the general public to support this noble mission—(KNO)