May 14:
Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 2 drug smugglers in Baramulla and recovered contraband substance from their possession.
A Police party of Police Station Boniyar headed by SHO PS Boniyar at a checkpoint established at Ganie Mohalla Trikanjan, intercepted two persons identified as Abdul Qayoom Ganie & Gh Hassan Ganie sons of Gh Rasool both residents of Trikanjan Boniyar. During search, 446 grams of contraband Heroin like substance ( worth Rs 2 crores approximately) was recovered from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to PS Boniyar where they remains in custody.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Boniyar and investigation has been initiated.
We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112. 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.“`
