Srinagar: Police have arrested a drug peddler in Baramulla and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
A police spokesperson informed that one Mohammad Afzal Khan, son of Ata Mohammed Khan of Bimyaar Boniyar, Baramulla, was arrested at Drangbal, after 1.15 kg of cannabis-like substance was recovered from his possession.
A case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Baramulla for further investigation.
Moreover, in the wake of heightened tensions between Pakistan and India, authorities in Pakistan have placed all airports across the country on high alert, significantly ramping up security and surveillance protocols, the report said.
The Express Tribune quoted aviation sources to say that strict monitoring has begun of all foreign airlines operating flights that either transit through or originate from Indian airspace.
While Indian airlines remain banned from operating in Pakistan, flights from other international carriers continue under increased scrutiny. Controllers have been directed to demand air defence clearance numbers from pilots of any suspicious aircraft prior to departure.
“No aircraft will be cleared without proper documentation and identification,” the newspaper added.
