Police arrests three drug peddlers in Pulwama, Awantipora
Srinagar: Police arrested three drug peddlers in Pulwama and Awantipora and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Friday
He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Samboora near Bujibagh Crossing, intercepted two suspicious persons. They have been identified as Shakir Arsheed son of Arsheed Ahmad Bhat resident of Samboora and Muzamil Gul son of Gh Mohd Sheikh resident of Samboora.
During search, substantial quantity of contraband substances was recovered from their possession. A case vide FIR No. 75/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Pampore and investigation has been initiated
Meanwhile, acting swiftly on suspicious movement during a checkpoint at New Circular Road near Barpora Crossing, a police team intercepted and detained an individual identified as Rashid Hussain son of Mohammad Yousuf Thoker. During his personal search, the officers recovered 9.90 grams of heroin-like substance. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 166/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Pulwama and investigation has been initiated, the spokesman added.