Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Mar 22: Police today arrested a drug peddler in Qazigund, Kulgam, and recovered poppy from his possession.
Authorities stated that the police party of Police Station Qazigund established a special checkpoint at Bonigam crossing near NHW Qazigund following specific input regarding drug peddling.
During the checking, one suspicious person identified as Maqsood Ahmad Naikoo, son of Sonauallah Naikoo, resident of Nassu Badragund, carrying a nylon bag, was intercepted, police said.
During the search, police officers were able to recover 4 kgs of poppy straw from his possession.
“He has been arrested and shifted to the police station where he remains in custody.”
Subsequently, a case vide FIR number 79/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Qazigund, and investigation has been initiated.
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