Police arrests drug peddler in Pampore; contraband substance recovered

Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police have arrested a drug peddler in Pampore and recovered contraband substance from his possession.Officers from Police Station Pampore at a checkpoint established in their jurisdiction intercepted one person identified as Mohammad Ayoub Akhoon son of Bashir Ahmad Akhoon resident of Tulbagh Pampore. During checking, officers were able to recover 55 grams of charas from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody. Accordingly, a case vide FIR number 37/2021  under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Pampore and further investigation has been initiated.Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. 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 as reiterated in our community meetings.