In continuation of its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 03 drug peddlers in Sopore & Handwara and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

In Sopore, a police party of Police Station Tarzoo headed by SHO Police Station Tarzoo under the supervision of SDPO Sopore Shri. Sarfaraz Bashir-JKPS, at a checkpoint established at Sofi Hamam intercepted a vehicle (Auto) bearing registration number JK15-4531 with two persons onboard. They have been identified as Zahoor Ahmad Malla son of Mohammad Maqbool Malla resident of Shercolony B and Mohammad Shafi Gojri son of Late Ghulam ud Din Gojri resident of Ningli Hatishah. During search, police party was able to recover 2 kgs 12 grams of contraband poppy straw like substance from their possession. Both have been arrested and vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized. Accordingly, a case FIR No. 123/2024 under relevant sections of Law has been registered at Police Station Tarzoo & investigation has been initiated.

In Handwara, a police party headed by Incharge Police Post Chogul at a checkpoint established at Unisoo near Bed College intercepted a person identified as Ab Rehman Ganie son of Gh Rasool Ganie resident of Zaloora. During search, 260 grams of contraband Charas-like substances has been recovered from his possession. Accordingly, he has been arrested and shifted to police station for further investigation. Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police station Handwara and investigation initiated.

People are requested to cooperate with Police in the fight against the drug menace by sharing any information regarding drug peddling or trafficking in their areas. People can contact nearest police station to report any suspicious activities and help to create a drug-free society.