Police arrest drug peddler in Baramulla
Books notorious drug smuggler under PIT NDPS Act
Srinagar: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police arrested a drug peddler in Baramulla and recovered contraband substance from his possession. Besides, it also booked a notorious drug smuggler under PIT NDPS Act, a police spokesman aid Monday.
He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at New Colony Wussan, intercepted a person identified as Lateef Ahmad Mir son of Ghulam Mohiuddin resident of Waripora Tapper. During search, 32 grams of Charas, 01 gold ring and cash amount of ₹250 was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to PS Pattan where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Pattan and investigation has been initiated.
Meanwhile, police booked a notorious drug smuggler under PIT NDPS Act in Baramulla after obtaining formal detention order from competent authority. The notorious drug smuggler namely Bilal Ahmad Sheikh son of Late Ghulam Hassan resident of Zehanpora Boniyar has been booked under PIT-NDPS Act after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent authority. The booked drug smuggler has been detained and subsequently lodged in Central Jail Kot-Balwal Jammu, the spokesman added.
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