Srinagar, Jul 31 (KNO): Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police on Thursday said to have arrested a drug peddler in Baramulla and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
A police party from Police Station Kunzer headed by SHO PS Kunzer established a checkpoint at Utikoo near Bangil Public Education Institute. During checking, one person identified as Naseer Ahmad Sheikh son of Habibullah Sheikh resident of Par Mohallah, Pattan was intercepted, a police spokesman said in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
Upon the search, police said 12.5 grams of heroin- like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, police said that a case under FIR number 73/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Kunzer and further investigation has been initiated.
“We urge the general public to report any instances of drug peddling or other criminal activities to the nearest police station or by dialing 112. Your cooperation is essential in our collective fight against the drug menace. We reassure the community that police will continue to act firmly against such offenders as per the law,” police said—(KNO)