Sunday, Feb 21 2021 | Time 17:41 Hrs(IST)
image
  • Security forces launch CASO in Budgam
  • Wildlife dept official among 4 injured in leopard attack in Kashmir
  • Djokovic beats Medvedev in final, clinch ninth Australian Open title
  • Djokovic beats Medvedev in final, clinch ninth Australian Open title
  • Weather turns pleasant in Kashmir ahead of fresh spell of snow, rain
  • Covid-19 vaccinated Anganwari worker dies
  • COVID-19: J&K admin strengthens preventive measures at Srinagar airport
  • Pondy Cong on tenterhooks as one more MLA resigns
  • Fake letters sent to govt against some newspapers under forged signature of its Prez: JKPA
  • Centre writes to States witnessing spike in Covid 19 cases
  • 2 drug peddlers, bootlegger arrested; contraband recovered in Kashmir
  • CBI, probing coal scam in Bengal, seeks to quiz Rujira Banjeree, wife of Abhishek Banerjee
  • Pondy Cong in deep trouble as one more MLA quits
  • Sachin congratulates Suryakumar, Ishan, Tewatia on maiden India call-ups
  • Sachin congratulates Suryakumar, Ishan, Tewatia on maiden India call-ups
States » NorthPosted at: Feb 21 2021 4:08PM


2 drug peddlers, bootlegger arrested; contraband recovered in Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 21 (UNI) Two drug peddlers and a bootlegger were arrested with contraband during the last 24 hours in Kashmir valley, where drug peddler was booked under Public Safety Act (PSA).

A police spokesperson on Sunday said following specific information, a checkpoint was established at Batagund Crossing Tral. “Police intercepted a suspicious person, identified as Bashir Ahmad Dar, at the checking spot and during checking recovered 2 Kgs of Cannabis powder from him,” he said, adding the accused was arrested.

In Kulgam in south Kashmir, police intercepted a vehicle at a checking established at Vessu Chowk. “During checking, officers were able to recover 225 kgs of poppy straw concealed in nine gunny bags from the vehicle,” he said, adding the driver, identified as Subhash Chander, a resident of Karyal Khurad Colony Vishna, Jammu, was arrested.

He said a checkpoint was established at Dangiwacha in the apple township of Sopore. “Police intercepted a vehicle at the checkpoint and during checking recovered illicit liquor,” he said, adding the driver, identified as Tariq Ahmad Khan, was immediately taken into custody.

He said cases in all the incidents were registered in the respective police stations.

The spokesperson said earlier a huge cache of contraband substances were recovered from a drug peddler, identified as Shamaas Din Lone, in central Kashmir district of Gandernal. “Accordingly, the investigation of the cases was completed and the arrested drug peddler was booked under PSA after obtaining sanctions from the concerned authorities,” he said.

He said community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers and illegal activities in their neighbourhood, adding persons found indulging in drug peddling & illegal activities will be dealt as per law.

“Our consistent actions against illegal activities should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drug menace,” he added.
UNI ABS SY 1607
Tags: #2 drug peddlers# bootlegger arrested; contraband recovered in Kashmir
More News
Security forces launch CASO in Budgam

Security forces launch CASO in Budgam

21 Feb 2021 | 5:27 PM

Srinagar, Feb 21 (UNI) Security forces on Sunday launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in central Kashmir district of Budgam.

see more..
Weather turns pleasant in Kashmir ahead of fresh spell of snow, rain

Weather turns pleasant in Kashmir ahead of fresh spell of snow, rain

21 Feb 2021 | 5:16 PM

Srinagar, Feb 21 (UNI) The weather again turned pleasant as bright sunshine greeted people in the summer capital, Srinagar, and other parts of Kashmir valley ahead of prediction of fresh spell of rain and snow from Monday onwards.

see more..

Wildlife dept official among 4 injured in leopard attack in Kashmir

21 Feb 2021 | 5:02 PM

Srinagar, Feb 21 (UNI) Four people, including a wildlife department official, were injured in a leopard attack in south Kashmir district of Shopian on Sunday.

see more..
COVID-19: J&K admin strengthens preventive measures at Srinagar airport

COVID-19: J&K admin strengthens preventive measures at Srinagar airport

21 Feb 2021 | 4:54 PM

Srinagar, Feb 21 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir administration asserted that preventive measures, including compulsory testing of all inbound travelers, have been strengthened at Srinagar International Airport amid rise in COVID-19 cases outside the Union Territory.

An official on Sunday said that these directions were given by Incharge Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary at a meeting convened here on Saturday to avert spread of the virus in the valley.

see more..

Covid-19 vaccinated Anganwari worker dies

21 Feb 2021 | 4:47 PM

Hamirpur, Feb 21 (UNI) A 56-year-old Anganwari woman died at a Shimla hospital on Sunday.

see more..
image