By: Beigh Arif
Ganderbal:02 February; Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested one more drug peddler in margund Kangan area of Ganderbal district and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
In a statement issued to Kashmir Patriot, Police said that a police Party led by SHO PS Kangan Insp, Turk Zahoor, under the supervision of SDPO Kangan Shri Muzaffar Jan-JKPS while checking at Margund Naka apprehended one person with contraband substance.
He said that on seeing the Police Party, the accused tried to flee away from the spot. However, the Police took hold of the accused tactfully and arrested him alongwith the Contraband Charas like Substance which was seized on the spot.
“The accused disclosed his identity as Shareef-U-Din Chichi S/O Ghulam Mohidin Chichi R/O Baba Reshi Chattergul.” he said.
Locals have appreciated the efforts of Kangan police especially SHO turk Zahoor and SDPO Kangan Muzaffar Jan who has started a war against drug menace.
Meanwhile, a Case FIR No.13/2023 under relevant sections of law was registered in PS Kangan and further investigation has been taken up.