November 08:“`Police in Kulgam have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
A specific checkpoint (Naka) at Wanpora Qazigund was established by the police party of police station Qazigund and during checking one person after noticing the police party tried to flee from the spot. However, he was chased and apprehended tactfully by the alert police party. During search, officers present, were able to recover 1.1 Kg of Poppy Straw from his possession. He has been identified as Abdul Gani Bhat son of Mohd Akber Bhat resident of Check-Badwani Qazigund.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Qazigund and investigation has been taken up.
People are requested to cooperate with police in the battle against the drug menace and any information regarding anti-social activity in their neighbourhood should be shared with a nearby police unit or Dial-112 so that timely action against the culprits will be taken.“`
