Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday said that three persons accused of drug peddling were arrested in north Kashmir’s Handwara district and 29 grams of Heroin was recovered from their possession.
“A Police party established a checkpoint at Kachwari area in Handwara and intercepted three suspicious persons,” the police statement said.
“During checking, officers were able to recover 29 grams of Heroin like substance from their possession,” the statement said.
They have been identified as Javid Ahmad Sofi, son of Ab Razak – resident of Khunbal Handwara, Gh Ahmad Mir -son of Ab Khaliq – resident of Chanjmulla Zachaldara and Haroon Ahmad Reshi- son of Gh Mohi Din – resident of Warpora Zachaldara.
Accordingly, a case under FIR number 266/2022 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Handwara and further investigation has been taken up, police said.
Meanwhile, police urged people to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. “Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law,” police said.
(KNO)
