June 24:Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested a drug peddler in Bandipora and recovered contraband substance from his possession.

Acting on a specific information, police Party of Police Station Bandipora led SHO PS Bandipora under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Bandipora, laid a surprise checkpoint at Sheikh Mohalla Bandipora. During checking police party intercepted 02 suspicious persons who on seeing police party tried to escape from the spot but alert party apprehended a person identified as Mohmmad Shafi Sheikh resident of Sheikh Mohalla Bandipora. However the other person identified as Mohmad Ashraf Sheikh resident of Sheikh Mohalla Bandipora managed to escape from the spot, efforts are on to effect his arrest. During search, 70 grams of Charas, 04 illicit liquor & 03 Beer bottles were recovered from his possession. The accused has been shifted to police station where he remains in custody.

Accordingly, a case FIR No. 110/2021 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Bandipora 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. 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.```