January 06:Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police in series of actions have arrested four drug peddlers in Anantnag and recovered contraband substances from their possession. A Police party of PP Shairbagh arrested a drug eddler identified as Zonain Reyaz son of Reyaz Ahmad Sofi resident of Malaknag along with about 8.3 Kgs of dried cannabis at a checkpoint in their jurisdiction.
Similarly, a Police party of PP Khanabal at a checkpoint established near Petrol Pump Batangoo arrested a drug peddler identified as Mohd Rafiq Dar son of Ali Mohd Dar resident of Batangoo Anantnag. During search, 01 Kgs of Dried Cannabis & 100 grams of Charas was recovered from his possession.
Meanwhile, a Police party of PP Janglatmandi at a checkpoint established at Brakpora Crossing intercepted a motorcyclist who on seeing police party tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully by the alert police party. During search, 30 grams of Charas, 04 grams of Heroin and 08 Codeine Phosphate bottles were recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Mohd Ashraf Dar son of Mohd Iqbal Dar resident of Cherri Panzgam Soaf Shali. Motorcycle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.
Moreover, a Police party of PS Anantnag at a checkpoint established near Sports Stadium Anantnag arrested a drug peddler identified as Pir Tousif Ahmad son of Pir Abdul Rashid resident of Kush Rai Kalan Anantang alongwith 200 grams of Charas.
Subsequently, FIRs under relevant sections of law have been registered and further investigations have been initiated.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddling 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.``