Police arrest 2 drug peddlers in Baramulla; Contraband substance recovered

Baramulla, April 24(PTK):

Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Baramulla Police have arrested two drug peddlers and recovered a substantial quantity of contraband substance from their possession.

A Police party of Police Post Mirgund headed by IC PP Mirgund at a checkpoint established at Check Raza Khan. During checking, an Alto vehicle bearing registration number JK01V-3940 was intercepted. The vehicle was occupied by two individuals 1.Parvaiz Ahmad Shah son of Abdul Ahad Shah resident of Lolab Kupwara presently residing at Rambailgarh 2. Khushboo Jan daughter of Bashir Ahmad Parray resident of Rambailgarh. During the search 794 grams and 352 grams of contraband Charas like powder were recovered from their possession.Both individuals have been arrested.

The vehicle used in the commission of the crime has also been seized.

Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of the law has been registered at Police Station Pattan and further 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. People are 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. (PTK)