Bandipora July 02:(KNS) Police in its recent action against drug dealings in Bandipora arrested a drug peddler and recovered psychotropic substance from his possession.

Based on specific input about possession of drugs in a residential house located at Inderkote Sumbal area of Bandipora district, Bandipora Police raided the house.

During search of the house, Police were able to recover 37 bottles of Codeine Phosphate from the possession of one individual identified as Mehraj-ud-Din Najar resident of Inderkote Sumbal. He has been arrested and shifted to Police Station Sumbal where he remains in custody.

A case FIR no. 105/2020 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Sumbal and investigation into the matter has been initiated.

Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in m 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 as reiterated in our community meetings.(KNS)