Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Feb 11: Police in Awantipora today said to have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
Based on credible information, a Police party of PS Awantipora arrested one drug peddler identified as Nisar Ahmad Khanday, son of Ghulam Hassan, resident of Chersoo Awantipora and recovered 15Kgs Poppy. Straw from his possession. “He has been shifted to the police station where he remains in custody,” police said.
Accordingly, a case FIR No. 19/2022 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Awantipora and further investigation has been initiated.