Touseef Wani
Ganderbal, Mar 9 : Police have apprehended a suspected drug peddler and recovered a charas-like contraband substance from his possession in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, officials said on Monday.
The arrest was made during a surprise naka laid at Syed Basti Surfraw in the jurisdiction of Police Station Gund, they said.
Police intercepted a youth who was moving in a suspicious manner during routine checking. Upon personal search, a charas-like substance was recovered from his possession.
The accused has been identified as Shabir Ahmad Bokda, son of Sooba Bokda, a resident of Syed Basti Surfraw.
A case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act at Police Station Gund and further investigation has been taken up, officials said.
Police reiterated their commitment to curb drug trafficking and urged the public to share information about drug peddling to help authorities take strict legal action against offenders.
