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Police arrests drug peddler in Sopore: Psychotropic substances recovered

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SRINAGAR: Continuing its commitment to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police arrested drug peddler in Sopore and recovered Psychotropic substances from him possession.

Acting on specific information received from reliable sources regarding marketing of drugs in Model Town D. Acting swiftly, SSP Sopore Smt. Divya D-IPS formed a police team headed by SDPO Sopore Shri. Sarfaraz Bashir-JKPS and SHO PS Sopore Insp. Ayaz Gellani assisted by Executive Magistrate Tehsildar and other police officers/officials including IC PP Bus Stand. During checking, the party was able to recover 31 bottles of Codeine Phosphate from the specific spot, however the accused managed to escape from the spot. After strenuous efforts, the accused namely Owais Mushtaq Hakeem son of Mushtaq Ahmad Hakeem resident of Model Town D was arrested.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 177/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered at PS Sopore and further investigation has been initiated. Police urges the general public to share information regarding narcotics or any other crimes with the nearest police establishment or dial 112 in order to root out the menace of drug abuse from our society.

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