Drug Bust Leads to Arrest in Pulwama
A drug peddler, Shakeel Ahmad Lone, was arrested in Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities found a heroin-like substance weighing 2.9 grams in his possession. The arrest was made at a checkpoint by officials from the Awantipora police station. An investigation into the matter is underway.
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An alleged drug peddler was apprehended by police in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Saturday, according to officials.
Shakeel Ahmad Lone, identified as a resident of Lethpora, was taken into custody by a team from the Awantipora police station at a checkpoint.
Authorities reported recovering 2.9 grams of a heroin-like substance from Lone's possession. A case has been filed and further investigation has begun.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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