Kulgam, January 27,: Kulgam Police have arrested a drug peddler and recovered Poppy Straw like contraband substance from his possession
A Police party of Police Station Kulgam at a checkpoint established at Chawalgam, Kulgam, intercepted a person identified as Mashooq Ahmad Hilla son of Abdul Rashid Hilla resident of Vesbatpota, Kulgam. During search, 02 kgs of Poppy Straw like contraband substance was recovered from his possession and was subsequently arrested.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Kulgam and 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.
