Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police in Kulgam arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
A Police spokesperson said that a police party of PC Nillow at a checkpoint established at Main Chowk Nillow intercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee after noticing police party but was apprehended tactfully. He has been identified as Abdul Rashid Dar son of Ghulam Nabi Dar resident of Nillow.
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During checking, 4.2 Kgs of poppy straw concealed in a bag was recovered from his possession.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 25/2023 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Kulgam and investigation has been initiated.
