May 10:
“`Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested a drug peddler in Baramulla and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
A Police party of Police Post Old Town Baramulla headed by IC PP Old Town Baramulla at a checkpoint established at Janbazpora-Binner Crossing, intercepted a person identified as Farooq Ahmad Bhat son of Mohd Suliaman resident of Chisti Colony Baramulla. During search, 18 grams of contraband Heroin like substances was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to PS Baramulla where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Baramulla and investigation has been initiated.
We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law.“`
