Police arrests drug peddler near Nowhatta, psychotropic substance recovered

Srinagar: Police in Srinagar have arrested a drug peddler and recovered psychotropic substance from his possession.
Officers during patrolling in the jurisdiction of PS Nowhatta intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK01V-5075 with one person on board. He has been identified as Muneer Ahmad Bhat resident of Mominabad Batamaloo Srinagar. During checking, officers were able to recover psychotropic substance (05 Coughrex codeine phosphate bottles) from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to Police Station where he remains in custoday.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 05/2021 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Nowhatta and further investigation into the matter 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.

 

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