Police arrests 02 drug peddlers in Awantipora; contraband substance recovered

Police arrests 02 drug peddlers in Awantipora; contraband substance recovered

Press Trust Of Kahsmir Srinagar October 13: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 02 drug peddlers in Awantipora and recovered contraband substance from their possession.

Acting on information, a police party of Police Station Pampore headed by SHO PS Pampore under the supervision of SDPO Pampore Shri Imtiyaz Ahmad-JKPS at a special checkpoint established at Tulbagh Crossing arrested 02 drug peddlers. They have been identified as Amir Hamid Lone son of Abdul Hamid Lone resident of Lalwani Mohalla Drangbal and Imran Baktoo son of Mohd Ibrahim Baktoo resident of Noorani Colony Pampore. During search, 5.5Kgs of grinded Cannabis was recovered from their possession. They have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody.

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According, a case vide FIR No. 124/2022 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Pampore and further investigation 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. 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.

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