January 25: Police in its recent action against drug dealings in Bandipora have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
Officers from Police Station Hajin at a checkpoint established at Bonikhan Mohalla Hajin intercepted a person identified as Manzoor Ahmad Parray son of Abdul Aziz Parray resident of Bonikhan Mohalla Hajin. During checking, officers were able to recover 650 grams of Charas from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to Police Station where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No.07/2021 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Hajin and further investigation into the matter has been initiated.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law.
Our consistent actions against drug peddlers should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drug menace.