Srinagar: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police in Sopore have arrested two drug peddlers, besides, seized the vehicle used in the commission of crime.
Police parties from PC Rafiabad and PP Watergam led by DO PP Watergam at a checkpoint established at Ladoora crossing intercepted a Maruti 800 bearing registration number JK05-7229 with two persons on board. They have been identified as Myser Ramzan Lone son of Muhammad Ramzan resident of Naidhal Rafiabad and Rayees Ahmad Sheikh son of Ghulam Rasool resident of Tragpora Rafiabad. On checking, 400 grams of charas like substance was recovered from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody. Besides, vehicle used in the commission of crime was also seized.
Accordingly, a case with an FIR under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Dangiwacha and investigation was initiated.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbor-hood. 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.
Our Citizen Reporter,
Venkata T Reddy
