Continuing its unwavering efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police arrested a drug peddler in Anantnag and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
A Police spokesperson said that acting on specific information, a police party of Police Station Aishmuqam at a checkpoint established at Ainoo Brah intercepted a suspicious person. During search, approximately 750 grams of cannabis powder and 8Kgs of cannabis husk was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Shabir Ahmad Hajam, son of Habibullah Hajam, a resident of Ainoo Brah. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.
“Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 89/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Aishmuqam and investigation has been initiated”, he said.
General public is requested to come forward or Dial 112 with any information regarding drug peddling in their vicinity and extend their cooperation to Police in eradicating the drug menace from the society.
