Police arrest 4 drug peddlers in Kashmir parts, recover contraband substance

Srinagar, Aug 01: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested four drug peddlers in Shopian & Handwara areas and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A police spokesperson said that a police team from Police Station Shopian established a checkpoint at Aglar near Fruit Mandi, intercepted a vehicle (Alto K10) bearing registration number JK02BM-7222 with three persons on board. They have been identified as Suhail Ahmad Rather, son of Tariq Ahmad Rather, resident of Tak Mohalla, Shopian; Maroof Ahmad Wani, Son of Abdul Nabi Wani, resident of Kiloora Malikgund; and Firdous Ahmad Alaie, Son of Abdul Gani Alaie, resident of Melhura. During search, Charas like substance approximately 1.5 kgs was recovered from their possession.

He said in Handwara, a police team of PS Handwara intercepted a vehicle (Eco) bearing registration number JK09-8927 near Bypass Road, Bus Stand Crossing Handwara. The driver was identified as Feroz Ahmad War, son of Ab. Majeed War, resident of Kultoora, Langate. During search, 9.64 grams of Brown Sugar-like substance was recovered from his possession.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigations have been initiated, he said.

Police urged the general public to report any instances of drug peddling or other criminal activities to the nearest police station or by dialing 112.