Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Oct 16: Police today arrested a drug peddler in Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
The authorities said that a police party headed by SHO Police Station Qazigund at a checkpoint established on NHW at Bonigam Crossing, Qazigund intercepted a person carrying a nylon bag, who after noticing the police party tried to flee the spot but was apprehended tactfully.
“He has been identified as Abdul Rashid Rather alias Mathur son of Ghulam Hassan Rather resident of Bonigam. During the search, 3.2 kgs of poppy straw concealed in a nylon bag was recovered. He has been arrested and shifted to police station,” police said.
Police said, a case FIR No. 227/2023 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Qazigund and investigation has been initiated.
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