02 Drug Peddlers arrested in Budgam; Contraband substance recovered

Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Budgam Police have arrested 02 drug peddlers and recovered contraband substance from their possession.

During naka checking Near Railway Bridge Kowoosa Khalisa, police party led by Chowki officer Narbal intercepted 02 persons roaming in suspicious conditions upon seeing the police party both of them tried to flee who were tactfully apprehended  by police party. During search 4 KGs of Poppy Straw were recovered from their possession. The arrested persons have been identified as (1)Bilal Hussain Poswal S/o Mohd Khan Poswal R/o Arnas Reasi
(2) Mohd Arif Kasana s/o Ab Aziz Kasana R/o Parnod Ramban

Case FIR number. 169/2022 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Magam and investigation taken up.

Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddling in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law. Our consistent actions against drug peddler should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drug menace.