Man carrying charas arrested from Baramulla

Baramulla, May 22, KNT: Police have arrested a drug peddler in Baramulla and recovered a contraband substance from his possession.

Police said that a police party from Sheeri during naka checking at Fatehgarh Sheeri intercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully. During the search, 140 grams of Charas like substance was recovered from his possession.

The accused has been identified as Majeed Ahmad Sofi, a  resident of Fatehgarh Sheeri. He has been arrested and shifted to the police station where he remains in custody.

Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Sheeri and investigation has been initiated.