
15/07/2025
Police Arrests Drug Peddler in Baramulla; Contraband substances recovered
July 15: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Baramulla Police have arrested a drug peddler and recovered a significant quantity of contraband substances from his possession.
A police party from Police Station Kreeri headed by SHO PS Kreeri had established a checkpoint at Wanigam Payeen. During checking, a scooty bearing registration number JK05J-6187 was intercepted. The scooty was being driven by Hilal Ahmad Bukhari son of Ab Majeed Bukhari resident of Kreeri. Upon search, 1.95 kg of poppy straw-like substance was recovered from his possession. The accused was arrested and the two-wheeler was seized.
Accordingly, a case under FIR nr 57/2025 under sections 8/15 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Kreeri and further investigation is underway.
Baramulla Police urge the general public to remain vigilant and report any instances of drug peddling or other criminal activities to the nearest police station or by dialing 112. Community cooperation is vital in our ongoing fight against the drug menace. Baramulla Police remains committed to taking strict action against offenders in accordance with the law.```