Three people held alongwith four kilograms of Charas in Budgam
Srinagar, Jan 17: Police in Budgam district said on Saturday that they have recovered 4 kg charas (marijuana) in two separate operations during which three peddlers were arrested.
A police statement said, “Budgam Police today arrested three drug peddlers in two separate operations conducted in Magam and Hardpanzoo areas of the district, leading to the recovery of a substantial quantity of contraband substances.”
“In the first operation, a police team from Police Station Magam apprehended a suspect during routine patrolling at Batpora Crossing. The individual was moving under suspicious circumstances, carrying a nylon bag and attempted to flee upon noticing the police party. He was tactfully apprehended, and during the search, around two kilograms and 100 grams of charas-like substance were recovered from his possession.”
The accused has been identified as Rouf Ahmed Hajam, son of Mohammad Ramzan Hajam, an inhabitant of Batpora, Kanihama.
