Awantipora 22 Aug (KNS): Continuing its drive against drug peddlers, Awantipora Police arrested drug peddler near Reshipora Bund of Awantipora area yesterday late evening.
The arrested drug peddler has been identified as Azad Ahmad Parray resident of Katipora Chersoo and was arrested while he was travelling on motorcycle PB08CN-3596.
500 grams of contraband substances suspected to be charas(Powder)and cash amount Rs 15,500 ( Fifteen thousand five hundred only) was recovered from his possession.The motorcycle used for the commission of the offence has also been seized.
Case FIR Number 112/2020 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Awantipora.

General Public of Awantpora, Tral , Pampore and Khrew are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in neighborhood area. Persons found indulging in drug peddlers will be dealt strictly under law. (KNS)