Police arrest four drug peddlers in Kupwara

Srinagar, Apr 18: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police in Kupwara have arrested four drug peddlers and recovered contraband substance from their possession.
A police party led by SHO Police Station Kupwara at a checkpoint established at Regipora Crossing intercepted four persons roaming in suspicious condition who tried to flee from the spot but were apprehended tactfully by the alert police party. They have been identified as Rayees Ahmed Shah @ Rayees Kachur son of Gulam Mustafa resident of Andrahama Drugmulla, Mohd Ayoub Khan son of Habibulla Khan resident of Waterkhani Drugmulla, Matiul Rehman son of Majeeb-ul-Rehman resident of Neham Bagh West Bengal (AP Kupwara) and Shafiqul Rehman son of Attula Rehmam resident of Malda West Bengal (AP Kupwara). During search of the accused persons, Brown Sugar like narcotics substance has been recovered from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody.
Taking cognizance of the matter, Police has registered a case vide FIR No. 88/2022 under relevant sections of law at Police Station Kupwara. Further investigation is going on and more arrests in the case cannot be ruled out in the coming days.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddler 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.