Drug peddler arrested in Kashmir

Srinagar:- An alleged drug peddler was held and over 100 kg of narcotics substance was recovered from his possession in Bandipora district of north Kashmir, police said today.

On a tip off, police arrested the peddler, identified as Lala Sheikh, a resident of Phali Pora village of Hakbara area of Hajin in the district, and recovered 102 kg of Bung and 1.1 kg of charas from his possession, a police spokesperson said.

He said police has registered a case under NDPS Act against him and investigation has been taken up.

PTI