April 30: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police in series of actions in Srinagar and Kulgam have arrested 03 drug peddlers and recovered contraband substance from their possession.
In Srinagar, acting on specific information, officers in the jurisdiction of PS Shaheed Gunj arrested two drug peddlers identified as Ajaz Ahmad Sheikh son of Abdul Jabbar Sheikh resident of Alochibagh and Danish Bilal son of Bilal Ahmad Najar resident of Old Barzulla. 270gms of Charas have been recovered from their possession. They have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 31/2021 under relevant sections of law stands registered at PS Shaheed Gunj and investigation has been taken up.
In Kulgam, acting on specific information regarding drug dealings within the Jurisdiction of PP Mirbazar, a police party headed by I/C PP Mirbazar under the supervision of SDPO Qazigund established a checkpoint at Alstop signalled a suspicious person to stop. However, he tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully by the alert Police party. He has been identified as Farooq Ahmad Dar son of Abdul Gani Dar resident of Gassipora Wanpoh. During checking, officers were able to recover 15grams of Heroin from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to Police Station where he remains in custody.
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.