Police arrests 04 drug peddlers in Pulwama & Anantnag; Contraband substances recovered
Police arrests 04 drug peddlers in Pulwama & Anantnag; Contraband substances recovered
In continuation of its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police have arrested 04 drug peddlers in Pulwama & Anantnag and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
In Pulwama, a police party of Police Station Pulwama at a checkpoint established at Arihal, intercepted a Motorcycle bearing registration number PB03AN-8375 ridden by 02 persons. They have been identified as Bashir Ahmad Khan son of Gull Mohammad Khan resident of Matipora Kulgam and Irshad Ahmad Khan son of Bashir Ahmad Khan resident of Shalipora Kulgam. During search, 20.21 grams of Heroin like contraband substance was recovered from their possession. Both the accused persons have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody. Motorcycle used in the commission of crime has also been seized. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 176/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Pulwama & investigation has been taken up.
In Anantnag, a police team of Police Post Shairbagh at a checkpoint established at Pehroo Curve Anantnag, intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number DL7CJ-8332 with 02 persons onboard. During search, 19 kilograms of poppy straw was recovered from the vehicle. They have been identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Mir son of Ab Rehman Mir and Tariq Ahmad Mir son of Gh Hassan, both residents of Mir Check Mattan. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody. Vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 169/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Anantnag & investigation has been taken up.
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.
