Drug peddler held in Anantnag

Srinagar January, 25 (PTK) Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested a drug peddler in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district and recovered contraband substance from his possession.

Police in a statement said that a Police party from Police Station Bijbehara established a checkpoint near fruit Mandi Jablipora and intercepted a person roaming in suspicious condition who was tactfully arrested by the alert police party.

During his checking, officers were able to recover Brown sugar like substance from his possession.

He has been identified as Fasil Ashraf Zargar Son of Mohammad Ashraf Zargar Resident of Baba Mohalla Bijbehara.

Accused has been arrested and have been shifted to police station where he will remain in custody, police said.

Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law stands registered in Police Station Bijbehara and further investigation set into motion, he said. (PTK)