Srinagar, Jan 15: In its solemn resolve against the menace of drugs from the society, Srinagar Police has arrested four drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession in Panthachowk.
In a media statement, a police spokesman said that a police party from PS Panthachowk during naka checking at Zafran Colony apprehended two individuals who have been identified as Furqan Majid Khan @ Kanda son of Majid resident of Kanipora and Sameer Hussain Dar so of Gh. Mohammad Dar resident of Chattergam. During their search, substantial quantity of narcotic substance was recovered from their possession.
He said accordingly, case FIR No. 02/2025 U/S 8/21 NDPS Act has been registered in PS Panthachowk and both the accused persons have been arrested.
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Similarly, during naka checking at Zawoora crossing, two chronic drug peddlers were arrested who were on board in a vehicle (Alto) bearing registration number JK16B-3205. They have been identified as Suhaibji Bhat son of Abdul Rashid Bhat resident of Ganderbal and Ubaidullah Lone son of Ifhtikhar Ahmad Lone resident of Hanji Danter Anatnag A/P Naz colony Panthachowk.
During search, substantial quantity of contraband substance was recovered from their possession. Accordingly, case under relevant sections of NDPS Act has been registered.
Further investigation into both the cases is going on to unearth illegal narcotics network.
Pertinent to mention here that Ubaidullah Lone is chronic and known drug supplier in the vicinity to supply it to the younger generation resulting destruction of the many lives. As per the initial investigation and questioning, the drug supplier transports the drug from outside UT to the local area, especially the youth.
J&K Police yet again appeals to the general public to assist them in the fight against drug trafficking by sharing any relevant information. Together, we can work towards creating a safer, drug-free society, the spokesman added.
