Police arrest drug peddler in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in Qazigund, Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Friday.
He said that a police party established a special checkpoint at Bonigam crossing near NHW Qazigund following specific input regarding drug peddling. During checking, one suspicious person identified as Maqsood Ahmad Naikoo son of Sonauallah Naikoo resident of Nassu Badragund carrying a nylon bag was intercepted. During search, officers were able to recover 04 Kgs of Poppy Straw from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody, the spokesman added.
Subsequently, a case vide FIR number 79/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Qazigund and investigation has been initiated, he said.
