Baramulla : Police on Wednesday said that it has arrested a drug peddler in Baramulla and also recovered Contraband substances.
In a statement issued here on Wednesday Police said that a police party of Police Station Kunzer, during routine patrolling at Chichilora Kunzer, intercepted a vehicle (HR55AD2930)but during checking, one individual fled from the spot. While the driver namely Waheed Sultan S/O Mohammad Sultan Ganie R/O Sheerpora Bangil, Pattan, was apprehended. During his search, 27 grams of charas was recovered. On his disclosure, a search was conducted at the residence of the absconding accused Ziakat Ahmad Dar S/O Mohammad Ramzan Dar R/O Chichilora, Kunzer under the supervision of SHO PS Kunzer, in presence of a Gazetted Officer deputed by the Magistrate and the concerned Numberdar. During the search, approximately 1 Kg 690 grams of charas powder was recovered. A case under FIR No. 35/2026 U/S 8/20-29 NDPS Act stands registered at Police Station Kunzer. Investigation is in progress and efforts are underway to apprehend the absconding accused.
In its statement Police reiterated its commitment to eradicate the menace of drugs from society and appealed people to cooperate with it by sharing inputs about drug peddling or any suspicious activities in their areas.
