Srinagar, Sep 11: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police in Bandipora have arrested a drug peddler and recovered psychotropic substance from his possession.
A Police party of Police Post Nowgam at a checkpoint established at Junction crossing Nowgam Sumbal, intercepted and arrested a drug peddler identified as Bashir Ahmad Dar son of Mohammad Akbar Dar resident of Rakhi Shilvat Shiganpora Nowgam. During search, 13 bottles of Codeine phosphate was recovered from his possession. He has been shifted to police station where they remain in custody.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at PS Sumbal 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.
