Awantipora, October 26: Continuing its efforts to curb drug abuse, Police in Awantipora registered a case against a person who was found in an intoxicated state during patrolling at Dogripora along the Jhelum bund.
The police party of Police Post Reshipora, headed by Incharge Police Post SI Meheraj-ud-Din, found the individual in an intoxicated state and brought him to PHC Panzgam for medical testing. The urine drug screening test returned positive for THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol), a psychoactive substance found in cannabis.
The person has been identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Dar son of Gh. Mohd Dar resident of Syed Rehmania Astan, Lam, Nishat.
Accordingly, FIR No. 249/2026 under relevant sections of NDPS act has been registered at Police Station Awantipora, and further investigation has been taken up.
Police reiterates its commitment to combating drug abuse and urges the public to cooperate with the Police in its efforts to eradicate the drug menace from society.
