By Beigh Aarif
Ganderbal, Jan 21:Continuing efforts to combat the drug menace in society, District Police Ganderbal apprehended a drug peddler within the jurisdiction of Police Station Ganderbal and seized contraband substances from his possession.
On the evening of January 20, a police team from PS Ganderbal set up a checkpoint at Saloora Crossing for routine checks. During this operation, a suspicious individual traveling from Qamariya towards Saloora attempted to flee upon noticing the police. However, the swift response of the team led to his immediate apprehension.
Upon conducting a personal search, the police recovered heroin-like contraband substance from his possession. The accused has been identified as Shahid Ahmad Dar, son of Showkat Ahmad Dar, a resident of Kujjar, Ganderbal.
A case, FIR No. 08/2025, has been registered under relevant sections of the NDPS Act at PS Ganderbal, and an investigation is underway.
The Ganderbal Police has urged the general public to assist in eradicating drugs from the community by sharing information about such activities. They assure complete anonymity to all informers.
Stay vigilant and report. Together, we can build a drug-free society.