June 08: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested a notorious drug peddler in Kupwara and recovered 02Kgs of Heroin from his possession.
Officers from Police Station Karnah at a checkpoint established at Yariban Hajitra Taad area of Karnah intercepted one suspicious person identified as Naseer Ahmad Sheikh son of Mohammad Ismail Sheikh resident of Hajitra. During checking, officers were able to recover 02Kgs of Heroin from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, a case FIR Number 61/2021 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Karnah and investigation 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.