March 06: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace the drugs from the society, Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Awantipora and Budgam & recovered contraband substance from their possession.
Officers at a checkpoint established near Petrol Pump Dahwatoo Awantipora intercepted one person identified as Bakhtawar Ahmad Makroo son of Abdul Rahim Makroo resident of Batpora Awantipora. During checking, officers were able to recover 06 Kgs of Poppy Straw from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 30/2021 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Awantipora and further investigation into the matter has been initiated.
Similarly, officers from Police Station Magam at a checkpoint established at Mazhama intercepted one person identified as Asif Ahmed Dar son of Abdul Qayoom Dar resident of Dangarpora Rathsun. During checking, officers were able to recover 100 grams of Charas like substance from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 27/2021 under relevant sections law stands registered at Police Station Magam and further investigation into the case has been taken up.
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.