Mirbazar (Qazigund) Dec 18: Kulgam police on Wednesday arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession at Mirbazar.
An official told that a checkpoint was established at Ganjipora, Mirbazar, a vehicle (Truck) bearing registration number PB07AF-2124 was intercepted by Police Party of Police post Mirbazar for checking. During search, 3.140 Kgs of Poppy Straw concealed in a bag, was recovered. The said person (driver) revealed his identity as Davinder Singh son of Karnail Singh resident of Rajpur safdarpur district Hoshiarpur Punjab was arrested on spot and vehicle used in commission of crime was seized.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 264/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Qazigund and investigation has been set into motion.
General public is requested to come forward and report the incidents of drug peddling for safeguarding our youth.
