Police arrests drug peddler in Awantipora, contraband substance recovered
October 01: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested a drug peddler in Awantipora and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
A Police party headed by Incharge Police Post Reshipora under the supervision of SDPO Awantipora arrested one drug peddler identified as Mohd Amin Sheikh son of Mohd Rafiq Sheikh resident of Batpora Gulzarpora, Awantipora and recovered 4.2Kgs of Bung Chura and 310 grams of Charas powder from his possession. He has been shifted to police station where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 192/2023 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Awantipora 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.
