Aishbagh police arrested a 32-year-old drug peddler and seized 102 grams of charas (hashish) worth Rs 30,000 from his possession on Tuesday. The accused, identified as Farhan alias Chikna, a resident of Janata Quarter in Aishbagh, was apprehended by a special police team near the Barkhedi railway crossing.
Farhan was allegedly roaming in the area with the intent to sell the narcotic substance. A case has been registered against him under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Police continue their investigation into the matter.