May 26: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police in Kulgam have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substances from his possession.
A police party form Police Station Devsar led by SHO PS Devsar under the supervision of DySP PC Kulgam at a checkpoint established near Sopat crossing intercepted a person identified as Khursheed Ahmad Bhat son of Mohammad Ismail Bhat resident of Sopat. During checking, officers were able to recover 03 grams of brown sugar like substance, 09 strips of Spasmoproxyvon capsules and a cash amount of ₹10000/- from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No.31/2021 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Devsar and 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.
