Drug peddler held with psychotropic substance in Sopore: Police

Srinagar, Apr 04: Continuing its sustained drive against the drug menace, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Sopore have apprehended a drug peddler during patrolling under the jurisdiction of Police Post Bus Stand and recovered psychotropic substances from his possession.

A police statement stated that during night patrolling near General Bus Stand, Sopore, a suspicious individual was apprehended. During search, SpasmoProxyvon Plus capsules and Alprazolam tablets were recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Ashiq Hussain Shalla son of Ghulam Rasool Shalla resident of Hyder Colony Sopore.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 70/2026 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Sopore and investigation is underway to ascertain the source and wider linkages involved.

J&K Police reiterate their zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and reaffirm their commitment to sustained enforcement to safeguard youth and society from the menace of drugs, police statement reads.