Police arrests drug peddler in Kulgam; Contraband substance recovered
May 06: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police in Kulgam have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
A police party of PS Devsar during patrolling at Khanabarni Devsar intercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee after noticing a police party but was apprehended tactfully. He has been identified as Reyaz Ahmad Wani son of Mohd Sultan Wani resident of Cheyan. During search, 02 Kgs of Grinded Cannabis was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 49/2023 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Devsar and investigation has been initiated.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddling 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.
