Handwara, June 11: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested a notorious drug peddler in Handwara and recovered contraband substance from his possession.

Officers from Police Station Vilgam at a checkpoint established near Tile Factory Vilgam intercepted one person identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Mir son of Ali Mohammad Mir resident of Malikpora Tarathpora. During search, officers were able to recover contraband substance from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 50/2021 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Vilgam and investigation has been taken up.

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.

(Greater Now News)