Police arrest drug peddler in Shopian

Shopian, Apr 18:  Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police arrested a drug peddler in Shopian and recovered contraband substance from his possession.

A police party from Police Station Zainapora under the supervision of SSP Shopian Tanushree arrested a drug peddler during a routine checkpoint at Babapora crossing. The drug peddler was carrying a nylon bag and tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended by the alert police party. From his possession, charas-like substance weighing about 2 kg 150 grams was recovered. He has been identified as Ghulam Mohd Dar,resident of Darbagh Wachi.