November 17:Cracking a whip on illegal mining & transportation of minerals, Police have seized 4 vehicles and arrested 4 drivers in Sopore.

A police team headed by Police Post Putkha under the supervision of SDPO Sopore Shri. Sarfaraz Bashir-JKPS and SHO Police Station Tarzoo seized 4 vehicles (tractors) & arrested their drivers involved in illegal extraction/ transportation of minerals. They have been identified as Nazir Ahmad Parra son of Abdul Kabir Parra, Mohammad Hussain Malla son of Habib Ullah Malla, Muzamil Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Nabi Bhat and Nayeem Ahmad Malla son of Ghulam Ahmad Malla all residents of Amberpora Tarzoo Sopore.

Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at PoPolice arrests drug peddler in Kupwara; Contraband substance recovered*

*November 17:* ```Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested a drug peddler in Kupwara and recovered contraband substance from his possession.

A Police party of Police Post Bazaar at a checkpoint established at Geerhatchi, intercepted a person identified as Ghulam Mohd Lone son of Abdul Rehman Lone resident of Khumriyal. During search, three lathis of charas-like substance weighing approximately 71 grams was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to Police Station where he remains in custody.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 266/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Kupwara and investigation has been initiated.

We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law.```