Kulgam, Feb 24: Police in Kulgam have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substances from his possession.
A police party, during patrolling at Furrah near Railway Bridge, intercepted a suspicious person carrying a nylon bag. He has been identified as Rizwan Ahmad Bhat, resident of Furrah. During the search, officers were able to recover 40 grams of charas and 2.2 kgs of poppy straw from his possession.
Regarding the incident, a case vide FIR No. 50/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Qazigund and investigation has been initiated.
“We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact the 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,” police said.