Police arrests 2 drug peddlers in Baramulla ; Contraband substances recovered*

*Police arrests 2 drug peddlers in Baramulla ; Contraband substances recovered*

Baramulla, January 11 Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 2 drug peddlers in Baramulla and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A police party of Police Station Uri headed by SHO PS Uri at a checkpoint established at Tyre Morh Uri, intercepted one person. During his search, 42 grams of Charas like contraband substance was recovered from his possession. He was identified as Abdul Aziz Chaneeza son of Ghulam Mohammad resident of Uri Baramulla. He has been arrested and shifted to PS Uri were he remained in custody.

Similarly, A police party of Police Station Tangmarg headed by SHO PS Tangmarg at a checkpoint established at Beighpora Hariwatnoo Tangmarg, intercepted one person. During his search, 25 grams of Charas like contraband substance was recovered from his possession. He was identified as Mohammad Assadullah Bhat son of Ghulam Mohammad resident of Rambailpora Bawah Kunzer. He has been arrested and shifted to PS Tangmarg were he remained in custody.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at police Station Uri & Tangmarg and investigations have 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