February 28: Police in Srinagar arrested a drug peddler and seized contraband substance worth crores of rupees in MR Gunj area. Vehicle used in commission of crime has also been seized.
On 27/02/2024, a police party of Police Station MR Gunj established a surprise checkpoint at Zaldager Chowk. During vehicle checking, one suspicious vehicle bearing registration No. JK03E-0662 driven by Shafeeq Ahmad Khawaja son of Feteh Joo Khawaja resident of Dildar Karnah was intercepted at the checkpoint. Officers while checking the vehicle recovered one packet of contraband substance (apparently Brown Sugar worth crores in black market) from the vehicle.
The accused was arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody. Vehicle used in the commission of the crime has also been seized. In this regard, a case FIR No. 10/2024 under section 8/21 NDPS Act stands registered in Police Station MR Gunj and investigation taken up.
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.
