Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested a drug peddler in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
A spokesperson said that a police party headed by Incharge PP Mirbazar during patrolling at Wanpoh intercepted a suspicious person who after noticing police party tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully. During search, officers were able to recover 8 grams of Heroin like contraband substance, digital weighing machine and a cash of Rs 700 (pertaining to proceed of narcotics) from his possession. He has identified as Zubair Ahmad Dar son of Nazir Ahmad Dar resident of Batingoo, Anantnag. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No.19/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Qazigund and investigation has been initiated.
