Srinagar, July 09: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police in Sopore have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.A statement issued here revealed that a police party of police station Dangiwacha at a checkpoint established at Dandoosa Crossing near Golden Gate School apprehended a drug peddler namely Imtiyaz Ahmad Dobi, son of Ali Mohammad Dobi, resident of Dobi Mohalla Dangiwacha. During the search, Contraband charas-like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and a case vide FIR No. 80/2025 under relevant sections of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Dangiwacha 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,” statement revealed.
