Srinagar, Apr 24 (KNO): Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police on Thursday said to have arrested three drug peddlers in Baramulla & Kulgam and recovered a substantial quantity of contraband substances from their possession.
A Police party of Police Post Mirgund at a checkpoint established at Check Raza Khan intercepted a vehicle (Alto) bearing registration number JK01V-3940 with two persons on board, a police spokesman said in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
They have been identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Shah son of Abdul Ahad Shah resident of Lolab Kupwara A/P Rambailgarh, Khushboo Jan daughter of Bashir Ahmad Parray resident of Rambailgarh.
During the search, police said that 1146 grams of Charas Powder were recovered from their possession. Both the accused have been arrested and the vehicle used in the commission of the crime has also been seized.
Meanwhile in Kulgam, a Police team from Police Station Qazigund set up a checkpoint at Levdoora crossing NHW and intercepted a vehicle (Truck) bearing registration number JK02BK-8707 driven by Sardar Chand son of Deena Nath resident of Samba Manan, Jammu.
During the search, a Poppy Straw-like contraband substance was recovered. He has been arrested and the vehicle used in commission of crime has also been seized, police said.
Accordingly, police said that cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigations are underway.
“We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact the nearest police establishment or dial 112. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law,” police said—(KNO)