Srinagar November, Nov. 24 -- Acting tough against the drug dealings, Police in Srinagar have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.

Officers at a checkpoint established at Malkha Chowk Nowhatta signalled a suspicious person to stop. He tried to escape from the spot but was tactfully nabbed by the officers at the checkpoint. He has been identified as Ghulam Nabi Sheikh resident of Tujgari Mohalla Nowhatta, Srinagar. During checking, officers were able to recover 155gms of Charas concealed in a polythene bag and Indian currency ?9800/- from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to Police Station Nowhatta where he remains in custody.

Accordingly, case FIR number 57/2020 under relevant se...