Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested a drug peddler in Awantipora and recovered a huge quantity of contraband substance from his possession.
“A Police party of Police Station Awantipora under the supervision of SDPO Awantipora arrested a drug peddler near Padgampora-Reshipora Crossing. He has been identified as Manzoor Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Ahad Bhat resident of Larkipora Padgampora Awantipora. During the search, 15.7 Kgs of grinded cannabis concealed in a bag was recovered from his possession,” a police spokesman said.
Accordingly, a case under FIR number 212/2022 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Awantipora and investigation has been initiated.
Meanwhile, police urged people to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. “Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt with 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,” police said.
