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

Police Station Bomai received a specific information through reliable sources that one person namely Nasir Akbar Wani son of Muhammad Akbar Wani resident of Tujjar Shareef Sopore has hoarded & concealed Narcotic substances. On receipt of this information, a police team from Police Station Bomai headed by SHO PS Bomai intercepted and apprehended the accused drug peddler at a checkpoint established at Bun Astan Tujjar Shareef. During search, officers were able to recover 105 grams of Charas like substance from the accused drug smuggler. He has been shifted to PS where he remains in custody.

Accordingly, case vide FIR No. 32/2022 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Bomai and further 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.```