Police arrests drug peddler in Baramulla

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Baramulla: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police in Baramulla arrested a drug peddler and recovered psychotropic substance from his possession. Besides, launched bung destruction drive in Ganderbal.

Officers from PS Baramulla at a checkpoint established at Ushkara Baramulla arrested a drug peddler identified as Momin Rashid Najar son of Late Ab Rashid Najar resident of Mohalla Jalal Sahib Baramulla. During search, officers recovered 664 tablets of Spasmoproxyvon from his possession. 

Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Baramulla and investigation has been initiated.

In Ganderbal, Police parties from PS Ganderbal & PS Kheerbawani headed by respective SHOs along with Excise & Revenue Department officials launched a special drive against wild bung at Saloora, Qamaria road, Larsen and other adjacent areas. During the drive huge quantity of wild bung was destroyed.

General public of the area have widely appreciated the action taken by the Police.

Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding cultivation of contrabands in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling & cultivation of contraband substances shall be dealt as per law.