The police are making continuous efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society. In the recent operation, the police have arrested two drug peddlers in Pulwama and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
Police received a piece of specific information through reliable sources regarding the presence of contraband substances in the house of Asadullah Mochi, a resident of Sheikh Mohalla Bellow. Acting swiftly, a police party led by SHO Police Station Rajpora raided the specific spot. During the search, officers were able to recover 2.5 Kg and 5.6 Kg of charas powder concealed in 02 nylon bags from the said residential house. The accused was arrested on the spot and shifted to the police station where he remains in custody.
Moreover, a police team at Police Station Pulwama arrested a drug peddler, Mudasir Khursheed, a resident of Zadoora. During the search, a significant quantity of Charas powder was recovered from his possession. He has been shifted to the police station where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations, and an investigation has been initiated.
The officials said, “Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddling in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt with 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.”
