Srinagar, Jan 31: Continuing its relentless fight against the drug menace, Police have arrested three drug peddlers in Sopore & Awantipora and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A police party during naka checking at Aftab Mohallah, Warpora crossing intercepted two suspicious persons who tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully. During search, Charas-like substance was recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Ghulam Nabi Bhat son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat and Aabid Hussain War son of Mohammad Afzal War, both residents of Warpora, Sopore.
Similarly in Awantipora, during naka checking at Reshipora, a police party led by IC Police Post Reshipora under the supervision of SHO PS Awantipora intercepted a suspicious person. During search, 630 grams of Charas powder like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Abdul Qayoom Beig son of Ali Mohammad Beig resident of Beigpora.
All the accused have been arrested and shifted to respective police stations where they remain in custody. Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigation have been taken up to ascertain the source and wider linkages involved.
Police reiterate their zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and reaffirm their commitment to sustained, intelligence-driven action to protect youth and society from the scourge of drugs. The general public is urged to cooperate and share information to help eradicate the drug menace from the society.