In Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, police have arrested a suspected drug peddler and seized 392 grams of contraband 'charas' during a checkpoint operation, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.
Key Points
- Police in Pulwama arrested Vikas Ahmad Lone, a suspected drug peddler.
- Approximately 392 grams of 'charas,' a contraband substance, was recovered from the suspect.
- The arrest was made at a checkpoint near Gangoo Crossing in Pulwama.
- A case has been registered under relevant sections of the law against the arrested individual.
Police on Monday arrested a suspected drug peddler and recovered 392 grams of contraband substance in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama, officials said.
The accused, Vikas Ahmad Lone, was apprehended at a checkpoint established at Circular Road near Gangoo Crossing, they said.
Details of the Arrest and Seizure
"Continuing its drive against drug trafficking, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Pulwama have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession," a police spokesperson said.
"During his body search, charas, a chora-like substance weighing approximately 392 grams, concealed in a polythene bag, was recovered from his possession," he said.
The spokesman said a case under relevant sections of law was registered.
