Pulwama Jan 30, In its continued efforts to curb the drug menace, Pulwama Police today arrested two persons involved in drug trafficking and seized contraband substance during naka checking.
Official said During routine naka checking at Hawal Naka near Bridge, a vehicle bearing registration number UP38 AK 7313 (Thar), coming from Pulwama towards Shopian, was intercepted for checking. During search, 11 bottles of Codeine Phosphate were recovered from the possession of the driver and co-driver. Both the accused were arrested on the spot. The arrested persons have been identified as Mohd Fahad S/o Ateek Ahmad R/o Hindupora Khada, Uttar Pradesh and Aman S/o Aabid R/o Begam Sarai, Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.
Accordingly, a case FIR No. 08/2026 under Sections 8/21 and 29 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Rajpora and investigation has been taken up.
Pulwama Police reiterates its commitment to eradicate the menace of drugs from society and appeals to the general public to cooperate by sharing any information related to drug trafficking.
