Police arrests drug peddler in Budgam
Srinagar: Police in Budgam arrested a drug peddler in the Chadoora area and recovered a substantial quantity of contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Monday.
He said that acting on credible information, police came to know that an individual identified as Mohammad Hashim Raina of Hasipora Chadoora, was involved in drug peddling and had stored contraband substances at his saw-machine in village Kaisarmullah for illegal distribution among local youth.
Acting swiftly, a police team accompanied by Executive Magistrate concerned conducted a raid at the said location. During the search, approximately 9.9 Kgs of charas-like substance was recovered. The accused was arrested on the spot, and the contraband was seized as per legal procedures.
Accordingly, a case FIR No. 35/2026 under relevant sections of law been registered at Police Station Chadoora, and further investigation is in progress, the spokesman added.
