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Man arrested along with psychotropic substance in north Kashmir's Kupwara

Police said they recovered 'substantial amount of a charas like substance from the individual's possession.' The contraband was seized on the spot, police said.
10:59 AM Oct 24, 2024 IST | GK Web Desk
man arrested along with psychotropic substance in north kashmir s kupwara
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Kupwara, Oct 23: Police in north Kashmir's Kupwara Thursday said they apprehended a suspect in possession of narcotics at the checkpoint near the B.Ed College crossing at Drugmulla.

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Police said they observed a "person behaving in a suspicious manner who attempted to flee from the spot." However, he was apprehended by the police team.

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After questioning, the suspect disclosed his identity as Khursheed Ah Hajam, son of Ab Ahad, resident of Kupwara.

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Police said they recovered "substantial amount of a charas like substance from the individual's possession." The contraband was seized on the spot, police said.

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Following the recovery, a case has been registered under FIR No. 249/2024 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway to uncover more details, police said.

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