Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, Sept 18: Bari Brahmana Police arrested a drug peddler today and recovered 50 poly pouches of 180 ml each JK Desi whisky (Alcohol) from his possession.
A Police Party of Police Station Bari Brahmana headed by Inspector Mahesh Sharma, SHO Bari Brahmana and under the direct supervision of Usmaan Choudhary, SDPO Bari Brahmana apprehended a drug peddler namely Sain Dass S/o Bhagu Ram R/o Karwal tehsil Bishnah, Jammu and recovered the 50 poly pouches of alcohol form his possession. The accused was arrested on spot. In this regard case FIR No. 178/2017 U/S 48(a) Excise Act stands registered at PS Bari Brahmana and investigation started.
It may be recalled that district Police Samba has launched a drive against the menace of the drugs on the directions of Anil Magotra, SSP Samba.