SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a drug peddler in Qazigund area of Kulgam district in Jammu and Kashmir and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
An official said that a police party of Police Station Qazigund established a special checkpoint at Bonigam crossing near NHW Qazigund following specific input regarding drug peddling. “During checking, one suspicious person identified as Maqsood Ahmad Naikoo son of Sonauallah Naikoo resident of Nassu Badragund carrying a nylon bag was intercepted,” he said.
“During the search, officers were able to recover 04 Kgs of Poppy Straw from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to a police station where he remains in custody,” he added.
“Subsequently, a case vide FIR number 79/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Qazigund and investigation has been initiated,” the official said.
