Srinagar : Police have arrested a drug peddler in Baramulla district of north Kashmir and recovered contraband substance from his possession, officials said.
“A police party led by SHO Police Station Sheeri under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Baramulla Sajjad Bukhari-JKPS during naka checking at Fatehgarh Sheeri intercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully,” a police spokesperson said, adding, “During the search, 140 grams of Charas like substance was recovered from his possession.” He has been identified as Majeed Ahmad Sofi son of Abdul Ahad Sofi of Fatehgarh Sheeri. “He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.”
Accordingly, he said, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Sheeri and investigation has been initiated.(GNS)
