KNZ NEWS DESK
July 10: Continuing its drive against drug dealings in Budgam and Srinagar, Police have arrested four drug peddlers and recovered contraband substance from their possession.
Officers at a checkpoint established near village Sugen intercepted a vehicle Alto K-10 bearing registration number JK04F-0634 with three persons onboard. They have been identified as Javaid Ahmad Mir, Sameer Ahmad Wani and Ashiq Ahmad Sheikh all residents of Kulhama Breewah. During checking officers were able to recover 570 grams of Charas from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to PS Khag where they remain in custody. Vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.
A case FIR No.57/2020 under relevant sections of law stands registered in Police Station Khag and investigation has been taken up.
Similarly, Officers in the jurisdiction of PP Nehru Park intercepted a person identified as Umar Noor Sheikh resident of Sonwar Srinagar. On search, 90 grams of Charas has been recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to PP Nehru Park where he remains in custody.
Case FIR No. 74/2020 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station RM Bagh and investigation in the matter has been initiated.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law. Police has resolved to deal robustly with drug peddlers.
Our consistent actions against drug peddlers should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drug menace.
