Police arrested drug peddler in Awantipora; 16 kgs of Cannabis(Bungh) Powder and 26 grams of Charas recovered

Awantipora : Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police has arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substances.

Police Post Toll Plaza received reliable information regarding presence of contraband in a residential house at Chersoo.

Accordingly, a police party headed by SHO PS Awantipora Inspector Ajaz Hmad and IC PP Toll Plaza SI Ishfaq Ahmad raided the said house. During search, 16 Kgs of Bung powder and 26 grams of Charas ( in shape of sticks) was recovered from the house of Aqib Rashid Sheikh S/o Abdul Reshid Sheikh R/o Chersoo Awantipora . Accordingly the said drug peddler has been arrested and shifted to PS Awantipora where he remains in custody.

Case FIR No. 208/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Awantipora & investigations has been initiated.

Police Awantipora urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law.