November 05: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested a notorious drug peddler in Ganderbal and recovered contraband substance from his possession.

A Police Party led by incharge Police Post Shadipora under the supervision of DySP Hqrs apprehended one person during patrolling at Wakura. During search, 11Kgs of Cannabis Powder (Bhang) was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Nazir Ahmad Rather @Kanwar son of Gh Mohidin Rather resident of Ganai Mohalla Wakura. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.

It is pertinent to mention here that the said accused person had been previously booked under three NDPS cases, 02 in PS Ganderbal and 01 in PS Kheerbawani. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 316/2022 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Ganderbal and investigation has been taken up.

Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddling 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.```