In a continued crackdown against the drug menace, Police in Sopore have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
A Police party of Police Station Tarzoo during a routine naka checking at Parray Mohalla Haigam, intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK11B-0112 driven by Mohammad Maqbool Bhat, son of Abdul Kabeer Bhat, resident of Hashmatpora Hathlangoo. During search of the vehicle, poppy straw-like substance was recovered from his possession. Subsequently, he was arrested and a case vide FIR No.88/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Tarzoo and investigation has been initiated. The vehicle used in the commission of the crime has also been seized.
We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law.