𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗿; 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱

Continuing its drive against drug trafficking, Budgam Police arrested a drug peddler and recovered approximately 31.93 grams of a charas-like substance from his possession in the Bathar area of the district.

A police team from Police Station Budgam, led by ASI Ghulam Mohammad, intercepted a suspicious individual during naka checking at Bathar crossing near the Railway footbridge. The suspect attempted to flee but was promptly apprehended. The contraband, wrapped in corn husk, was seized following due legal procedures.

The accused has been identified as Rayees Ahmad Mir of Mohanpora Ompora, Budgam.

FIR No. 35/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Budgam, and further investigation is underway.

Budgam Police reaffirmed their commitment to curbing drug menace and appealed to the public to share information to help build a drug-free society.