Srinagar September 23(KNS): Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 4 drug peddlers in Baramulla and recovered contraband substances from their possession.   

A police party of Police Station Kunzer headed by SHO PS Kunzer under the supervision of SDPO Tangmarg at checkpoints established at Lolpora & Chanpora Kunzer Bridge intercepted three persons identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Sheikh son of Gh Mohammad resident of Dara Kunjan Boniyar, Danish Ahmad Dhobi son of Gh Mohammad resident of Ugmuna & Sahil Ahmad Reshi son of Abdul Samad resident of Chanpora. During search, 225 grams of Charas was recovered from their possession.

Similarly, a police party of Police Station Uri headed by SHO PS Uri under the supervision of SDPO Uri at a checkpoint established at Jabla Bridge intercepted one person identified as Zubair Ahmad Badan son of Mohammad Nazir resident of Dachi Uri. During search 38 grams of Charas was recovered from his Possession.

All the accused have been arrested and shifted to respective police stations where they remain in custody. Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Kunzer & Uri 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.(KNS)