December 27: Acting tough against the drug dealings, Police in Kulgam have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
Officers at a check point established at Kraloo Kund intercepted a person identified as Ghulam Hassan Bhat resident of Kraloo Kund. During checking, officers were able to recover 3 ½ Kgs of Poppy Straw concealed in a plastic bag from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to Police Station Kund where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No.58/2020 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Kund and further investigation has been initiated.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt 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.
