Srinagar : Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society and taking stringent action against the drug Peddlers, police have arrested three drug peddlers in Ganderbal & Awantipora and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
Officers from Police Station Kheerbawani during routine checking at Shafa-Kadal intercepted one person in a suspicious condition. During checking, officers were able to recover 1Kg of Charas Powder, 50 grms of Charas like substance and cash amount of ₹19,000/- believed to be the proceeds of narcotic crime from his possession. He has been identified as Nisar Ahmad Rather son of Wali Mohammad Rather resident of Gangerhama. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody
In Awantipora, a police party of Police Station Tral during routine checking at Guna Kocha Tral intercepted a vehicle bearing chasis number MA3JMT81SMM603458 with two persons on board. They have been identified as Owais Ashraf Trag son of Mohammad Ashraf Trag resident of Tral and Rafiq Ahmad Sheikh son of Ab Aziz Sheikh resident of Machama Tral. During checking, 1050 Spasmoproxyvon capsules were recovered from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody. Vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective Police Stations and further investigation set into motion.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law. Our consistent actions against drug peddlers should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drug menace.
Police arrests 01 person posing as fake magician/beggar in Budgam
Police in Budgam have arrested one person posing as fake magician/beggar and recovered stolen property from his possession.
On 25/03/2022, a written complaint was received from Abdul Rashid Bhat son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat resident of Ichgam Budgam complaining therein that a person posing as magician/beggar came his house and requested for a cup of tea in lieu of showing some magic tricks. Later, he offered to do magic with cash and Gold and managed to loot the same and escaped from the spot. Acting swiftly upon the information, a case vide FIR No. 90/2022 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Budgam and investigation was set into motion.
During the course of investigation, Police sought help of general public and field intelligence and carried out multiple raids at different locations and arrested one suspect person Mushtaq Ahmad Shah son of Sana-ullah Shah resident of Kanigund Beerwah who upon sustained questioning confessed his involvement in the commission of crime.
On his disclosure, stolen property including 02 Bangles, 01 pair Ear-rings, 01 Chain and 01 Ring were recovered from his possession. Further investigation in the case is underway and more recoveries are expected.
General public have applauded the prompt action of police and urged them to be extra careful while dealing with strangers.
Police arrests 02 drug peddlers in Baramulla; contraband substance recovered
Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society and taking stringent action against the drug Peddlers, police have arrested two drug peddlers in Baramulla and recovered contraband substance from their possession.
Officers from Police Station Kreeri and PP Wagoora under the supervision of SDPO Kreeri during routine checking at Watergam Kreeri intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK05H-9954 with two persons on board. They have been identified as Ab Hamid Bhat son of Ab Samad Bhat resident of Hygam Sopore and Irfan Ahmad Mir son of Gh Mohd Mir resident of Kawcheck, Kreeri and recovered 8.5 grams of Heroin like substance from the vehicle. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody. Vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Kreeri and investigation has been initiated.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law. Our consistent actions against drug peddlers should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drug menace.
