Sopore, 26 Oct(KNB): Sopore Police on Saturday claimed to have arrested a Drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his procession.
In a statement issued to news agency Kashmir News Bureau-KNB that, police party of Police Post Bus Stand headed by Incharge police post Bus Stand Sub Inspector Nazir Ahmad under the supervision of SDPO Sopore Shri. Sarfaraz Bashir-JKPS and SHO PS Sopore Insp. Ayaz Gellani during naka checking at Seelo, one suspected person was apprehended identified as Umar Farooq Sheikh S/O Farooq Ahmad Sheikh R/O Seelo Sopore.
During his search, 3.550 kgs of contraband charas powder like substance was recovered from his possession, statement added.
In this regard, case FIR No. 232 of 2024 under relevant sections of NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Sopore and investigation has been initiated.
We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112. General public requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law, statement reads.(KNB).