Police seize 15 quintals poppy in J-K

Srinagar, January 15: One person was arrested and 15 quintals of banned poppy straw seized from his possession in Budgam district of central Kashmir today, police said.

Ghulam Mohiuddin Ganai, a resident of Wagoora, was intercepted by police near Magraypora-Khanda, 30 kms from here, while he was carrying the banned crop concealed in 32 bags to his residence, a police spokesman said.

A case was registered against the suspect and further investigations are on, he added.

–Agencies