Police arrests drug peddler in Ganderbal; Psychotropic substances recovered,

Srinagar, ANB: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police have arrested a drug peddler in Ganderbal and recovered psychotropic substances from his possession. According to News Service, Associated News Bureau, ANB, Police party of Police Station Kheerbawani at a checkpoint established at Baroosa Chowk, intercepted a suspicious person who on seeing naka party tried to flee from the spot and was apprehended tactfully.

He has been identified as Ashiq Ahmad Dar son of Abdul Hameed Dar resident of Sarai Dangerpora Bandipora. During search, Contraband Substance (Codeine Phosphate) was recovered from his possession and was subsequently arrested. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 17/2025 under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Kheerbawani and investigations have been initiated.

We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law.

Meanwhile, In continuation of its ongoing drive against illegal mining, Police in Awantipora seized 05 tippers used in illegal excavation and transportation of minerals in Patalbagh Pampore. Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, Police party of Police Station Pampore headed by SHO Police Sation Pampore under the supervision of SDPO Pampore seized Five tippers bearing registration numbers JK02AH-8984, JK04E-1427, JK03B-3251, JKO4B-3681, JK03B-3314. Accordingly, case vide FIR NO. 50/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Pampore and further investigation has been initiated.

Police is committed to take action against violators who are taking undue advantage of night hours by extracting minerals illegally to the detriment of people health, the ecology and the revenue of the government. Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding illegal mineral-related activities in their neighbourhood . ANB.