Police arrests drug peddler in Awantipora , contraband substance recovered

SRINAGAR: Police in Awantipora have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
Officers at a checkpoint near Reshipora Bund Awantipora intercepted one person identified as Umar Qadir Dar resident of Natipora Chanapora Srinagar. During checking, officers were able to recover 4 Kgs of charas (in shape of Powder) from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to Police Station Awantipora where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, a case FIR No.178/2020 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Awantipora 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.

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