Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police in Baramulla have arrested three drug peddlers and recovered contraband substance from their possession.
A Spokesperson said that Police party of Police station Tangmarg headed by SHO Tangmarg, during a checkpoint established at Drung crossing, intercepted three individuals who were identified as Altaf Ahmad Hajam son of Mohd Abdullah Hajam,Suhail Ahmad Lone son of Mohd Maqbool Lone and Mudasir Ahmad Lone son of Gh Nabi Lone all are residents of Waniloo Hajibal.During their search, 20 grams of contraband brown sugar-like substance (suspected narcotic) was recovered from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to Police station Tangmarg where they remain in custody.
Accordingly, a case FIR nr. 67/2025 under sections 8/21-29 NDPS Act has been registered at Police station Tangmarg and investigation has been initiated.
We urge the general public that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime in your locality, kindly contact the nearest police establishment or dial 112. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from society. We reassure community members that police will act tough against criminals as per law.“`
