Police arrests drug peddler in Kupwara
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in Kupwara and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Monday.
He said that acting on specific input, a Police party apprehended a drug peddler identified as Aadil Hussain Bhat son of Abdul Majid Bhat resident of Gonipora, Hyhama from Chalgund area. During checking, officers were able to recover 300 grams of Charas like substance from his possession.
During questioning, Adil disclosed that he was on way to Kupwara to sell the drugs in the area. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 58/2022 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Kupwara and further investigation set into motion, the spokesman added.