Srinagar, Dec 16 (KNO): Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police on Monday said to have arrested three drug peddlers in Shopian and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
Police Station Shopian received information regarding sale and purchase of Heroine in a residential house at Bonbazar Shopian. Consequent upon this information, Police raided the said residential house of Bashir Ahmad Sofi son of Gh Hassan Sofi resident of Bonbazar Hergam Shopian and arrested the said accused. Besides, police have also arrested his accomplice identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Peer son of Ghulam Din Peer resident of Tujar Sopore. During the search, 381 grams of Heroin was recovered from their possession, a police spokesman said in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
Moreover, Police party of Police Post Wachi during naka checking at Batapora Wachi link road intercepted a suspicious person. During the search, 1.8Kgs of Charas was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Umer Ahmad Bhat son of Mohd Ismail Bhat resident of Marhama Sangam, police said.
Accordingly, police said that the cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations. Further investigation is underway to unearth the forward and backward linkages of the arrested individuals.
“J&K Police remains resolute in its mission to eliminate drug-related activities in the area and safeguard the community. The general public is requested to remain vigilant and report drug peddling activities to the nearest police station, ensuring collective action against the menace of drug addiction and trafficking,” the statement reads—(KNO)