Budgam, Feb 15: Continuing its drive against drug trafficking, Police in Budgam have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.

“A police team from Police Station Budgam at a checkpoint established at Bathar crossing near the Railway Footbridge, intercepted a suspicious individual. He has been identified as Rayees Ahmad Mir of Mohanpora Ompora, Budgam. During search, 31.93 grams of charas-like substance, wrapped in corn husk, was recovered from his possession,” a police spokesman said.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 35/2026 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Budgam, and investigation has been initiated.
“J&K Police reaffirmed their commitment to curbing drug menace and appealed to the public to share information to help build a drug-free society,” the spokesman said.