August 20: Police in its recent action against drug dealings in Sopore have arrested a notorious drug peddler and recovered psychotropic substance from his possession.
Officers at a checkpoint established at Krankshivan Railway crossing intercepted an individual identified as Irshad Ahmad Lone resident of Wagub Sopore. During checking officers were able to recover 200 tablets of banned drug from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to Police Station Tarzoo where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, case FIR No. 85/2020 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Tarzoo and investigation in the matter has been initiated.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law.
Our consistent actions against drug peddlers should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drug menace as reiterated in our community meetings.
