Srinagar, September 09:(KNS)  Continuing its efforts to curb the drug menace from society, Srinagar Police arrested a notorious drug peddler from Solina area and recovered contraband from his possession.

At 5:30 am today, naka party of police station Shergadi led by SHO Inspector Aftab Lone under the supervision of SDPO Shaheedgunj Shahjahan Chowdhry intercepted one Maruti Alto car bearing registration No JK13G- 0454. On search,  Charas like substance was recovered which the accused driver has concealed under the back seat of the vehicle.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelThe drug peddler was identified as Faisal Ahmad Dar s/o Manzoor Ahmad Dar r/o Lademund Pulwama.

In this connection a case FIR No 79/21 u/s 8/20 NDPS Act was registered in Police Station Shergadi and investigation has been pursued.

General public has applauded the efforts of the Srinagar Police to curb the drug menace.(KNS)