Awantipora 07 September 2025:
Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Awantipora Police arrested 01 drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
During naka checking at Udipora Y Band NH-44, police party of Police Station Awantipora headed by PSI Autul Manhas under the supervision of SHO PS Awantipora Inspector Ajaz Hmad intercepted one person in suspicious condition,when police party signalled him to stop he tried to flee from the spot but police party apprehended him tactfully. During search, 0.86 grams of Heroin like substance was recovered from his possession. The arrested drug peddler has been identified as Mehraj -ud-din Ganie S/o Gh. Mohd Ganie R/o Kranchoo Pampore A/P New Colony Lethpora
Case FIR number 189/2025 under relevant sections of NDPS Act stands registered at Police Station Awantipora and investigation taken up.
