Srinagar, Mar 17 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a notorious drug peddler and recovered heroin-like-substance from his possession in Srinagar.
Police on Monday said that in its ongoing mission to eliminate the scourge of drugs from society, they have arrested here a notorious drug peddler, identified as Aqib Farooq Bhat a resident of Nadirgund Peerbagh Hyderpora.
They said a police team of Srinagar during routine patrolling duty at Rawalpora-Peerbagh link road, intercepted and apprehended Aqib in suspicious circumstances and during his search, contraband Heroin-like-substance was recovered from his possession.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No.16/2025 under NDPS Act has been registered in Police Station Sadder and investigation has been initiated.
“J&K Police remains committed to eradicating the drug menace and ensuring a safe and drug-free society. Public cooperation is essential in this fight, and we urge citizens to report any suspicious activities related to narcotics to the nearest Police Station”, police said.
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