October 25:`Police in its recent action against drug dealings in Bandipora have arrested a drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from his possession.

Acting on specific information, police party of Police Station Sumbal led by SHO Sumbal under the supervision of SDPO Sumbal established a checkpoint at Naninara intercepted an individual identified as Umer Mohammad Guroo resident of Naninara Sumbal. During search officers were able to recover 3Kgs of Bhang powder and 1300gms of Charas from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to Police Station Sumbal where he remains in custody.

Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Sumbal and investigation 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. Police has resolved to deal robustly with drug peddlers.

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.```