Baramulla, May 25 : Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Baramulla Police have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substances from his possession.
A police party from Police Station Sheeri headed by SHO PS Sheeri established a checkpoint at Zandfaran Link Road.
During checking, one person identified as Abid Rasheed Sofi son of Abdul Rasheed Sofi resident of Heewan Baramulla was intercepted.
Upon search 190 grams of a charas-like contraband substance was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested.
Accordingly, a case FIR No. 30/2025 under sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Sheeri and further investigation has been initiated.
We urge the general public to report any instances of drug peddling or other criminal activities to the nearest police station or by dialing 112.
Your cooperation is essential in our collective fight against the drug menace.
We reassure the community that police will continue to act firmly against such offenders as per the law.
