“Police Cracks Down on Drug Peddling in Pattan, Suspect Arrested and Illegal Substance Seized”
In its ongoing efforts to combat the drug problem in the society, the police made a significant bust in Pattan, arresting a suspected drug peddler and recovering a large quantity of illegal substances. According to official sources, the Police Post in Palhallan received a tip-off about drug activity in the Ghat area of the town.
Acting on the information, the SDPO of Pattan, Mohammad Nawaz Khanday, directed the Do Palhallan Sub-Inspector, Aaeraf, to swiftly move in and apprehend the suspect. The operation was carried out successfully, and the police were able to arrest the accused, Sahil Ahmad Malik, and seize 104 grams of the banned substance known as charas.
A case has been registered against the suspect under relevant sections of the law, and the investigation is ongoing. The police have also appealed to the community to come forward with any information they may have about drug peddlers in their neighborhoods.
A police official stated that those caught engaging in drug peddling activities will face the full extent of the law. “Our relentless efforts to crack down on drug peddlers serve to reassure the community that we are committed to keeping our society drug-free,” he added.