Police arrests 04 drug peddlers in Budgam & Handwara; Contraband substances recovered
Police arrests 04 drug peddlers in Budgam & Handwara; Contraband substances recovered
February 10(PTK): Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested 02 drug peddlers in Budgam & Handwara and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
In Budgam, a police party of Police Station Beerwah headed by ASI Mohammad Shafi at a checkpoint established near Larbal bridge intercepted two suspicious persons, who on seeing the police party, threw a green-coloured polythene bag on the roadside and tried to flee from the spot but were apprehended tactfully. During checking the said bag, charas like substance in powdered form weighing about 575 grams was recovered. They have been identified as Rameez Ahmad Ganie son of Mohammad Ramzan Ganie resident of Hardu Lattina and Danish Ahmad Sheikh son of Abdul Ahad Sheikh resident of Larbal.
Both accused persons have been arrested and a case FIR No. 15/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Beerwah and investigation initiated.
In Handwara, a police team of Police Station Villgam at a checkpoint established at Champora Crossing intercepted 02 suspicious persons. They have been identified as Mohammed Gulzar Mir son of Gh Mohi ud din Mir resident of Amargarh Sharkoot and Faisal Ahmed Mir son of Ghulam Ahmad Mir resident of Manzgam. During search, 62 grams of contraband Charas-like substances was recovered from their possession.
Both the accused have been arrested. Accordingly, a case under relevant section of law stands registered in Police Station Villgam and investigation initiated.
J&K Police remains resolute in its mission to eliminate drug-related activities in the region and safeguard the community. The general public is requested to remain vigilant and report drug peddling activities to the nearest police station, ensuring collective action against the menace of drug addiction and trafficking.
Police arrests bootlegger in Kupwara, illicit liquor recovered
February 10: In a significant action against illegal liquor trade, Police in Kupwara have arrested a person and seized illicit liquor from his possession.
A police team of Police Post Kalaroos, at a checkpoint established near Fire Service Station Kalaroos, intercepted a suspicious person identified as Hilal Ahmad Bhat son of Khizar Ahmad Bhat resident of Kalaroos. During the search, 37 bottles of illicit liquor were recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and a case vide FIR No. 37/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Kupwara and investigation has been initiated.
J&K Police urges the citizens to come forward with any information related to drug or liquor Trafficking in their area, as community cooperation is vital in our fight against the social evils. (PTK)
