Police in Kulgam and Awantipora have arrested four drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession, besides cash amount of ?22,000 was also seized.
According to a statement, “in Kulgam, officers from police station Kulgam headed by SHO PS Kulgam at a checkpoint established near filling station Chawalgamsignalled a person carrying two gunny bags to stop but he tried to flee from the spot. However he was chased and apprehended tactfully by the alert police party. He has been identified as GhulamNabi Lone resident of Rambhama. During checking, officers were able to recover 11Kgs Poppy Straw from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to Police Station where he remains in custody.”
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 18/2021 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Kulgam and further investigation into the matter has been initiated.
“In Awantipora, officers at a checkpoint established at Gallander Crossing Pampore of PS Pampore intercepted a vehicle (SX4) bearing registration No. JK01L-2960 with three persons on board. They have been identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Masoodi resident of BagandarPampore, Amir Hamid Lone and OwaiseGul both residents of DrangbalPampore. During checking, officers were able to recover 10kgs of Poppy Straw from their possession. Officers have also seized cash amount of ?22000 from them. During questioning, the arrested trio admitted that the seized money pertains to the proceeds of the narcotic substances. They have been arrested and shifted to Police Station Pampore where they remain in custody. Vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized,” the statement further reads.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 18/2021 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Pampore and further investigation has been initiated.