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.

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.