Kulgam:January 19, 2021: Continuing its war against drug menace, Police party headed by I/C PP Mirbazar SI Imtiyaz Ahmad while Naka checking at Mirbazar Kulgam intercepted a Vehicle *(Truck)* bearing registration No. JK14B-7896 moving in suspicious circumstances. Police party signalled the driver to stop which he refused and tried to flee from the spot. Due to alertness of Police party the vehicle was chased on tip off and with strenuous efforts it was stopped within shortly distance. On going through checking of the vehicle officers present were able to recover *Poppy Straw (Fukki) like substance weighing 13.8Kg* in a gunny Bag which was kept behind the drivers seat of the vehicle.
The identity of the driver has been ascertained as Somdutt S/O Bodraj R/O Paroa Jagir Udhampur who was arrested on spot and the Vehicle used in the commission of crime was seized.
In this connection case FIR No. 09/2021 U/S 8/15 NDPS Act stands registered in Police Station Qazigund and further investigation has been initiated.
Kulgam police assures its community members that we are committed to continue our unwavering efforts against social crimes and people are requested to come forward with any information regarding anti social elements in their vicinity.
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