SRINAGAR: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, police on Monday said they had arrested three drug peddlers in Shopian and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
Police Station Shopian received information regarding the sale and purchase of heroin in a residential house at Bonbazar, Shopian. Acting on this information, police raided the residential house of Bashir Ahmad Sofi, son of Gh Hassan Sofi, a resident of Bonbazar Hergam, Shopian, and arrested the accused. Additionally, police also arrested his accomplice, identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Peer, son of Ghulam Din Peer, a resident of Tujar Sopore. During the search, 381 grams of heroin were recovered from their possession, a police spokesman said.
Moreover, a police party from Police Post Wachi, during naka checking at Batapora Wachi link road, intercepted a suspicious person. During the search, 1.8 kg of charas was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Umer Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohd Ismail Bhat, a resident of Marhama Sangam, police said.
Accordingly, police said that cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations. Further investigation is underway to unearth the forward and backward linkages of the arrested individuals.
“J&K Police remains resolute in its mission to eliminate drug-related activities in the area and safeguard the community. The general public is requested to remain vigilant and report drug peddling activities to the nearest police station, ensuring collective action against the menace of drug addiction and trafficking,” the statement reads. (KNO).
