Srinagar, Aug. 13 -- Police in Sopore claimed to have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.

"A police team at a checkpoint established at Maharajpora, Sopore arrested a drug peddler identified as Himayun Rasool Kundoo son of Ghulam Rasool Kundoo resident of Sher Colony, Sopore. During search, substantial quantity of poppy straw was recovered from his possession," said a police spokesperson.

"Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 157/2025 under relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Sopore and investigation has been initiated," he said.

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