Srinagar, July 31: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a drug peddler in Baramulla and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
A police statement said that a police party from Police Station Kunzer headed by SHO PS Kunzer established a checkpoint at Utikoo near Bangil Public Education Institute. During checking, one person identified as Naseer Ahmad Sheikh, son of Habibullah Sheikh, resident of Par Mohallah, Pattan was intercepted. Upon search, 12.5 grams of heroin- like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 73/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Kunzer and further investigation has been initiated, it said.
Police urged the general public to report any instances of drug peddling or other criminal activities to the nearest police station or by dialing 112.
