A policeman was arrested on charges of drug peddling and contraband substance seized from him on Saturday, police said.
It identified the accused as Mohd Altaf Rather of Panzan Chadoora Budgam district. Around 650 gms of charas and ₹19150 were seized from his possession, according to police .
The accused is a Head Constable in police department and has been accordingly placed under suspension. A case FIR No. 64/2019 under relevant sections of law has been registered.
The accused was lodged at Police Station Batamaloo. A motor cycle bearing registration number JK01S-2152 was also seized.
