Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested 03 drug peddlers in Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from their possession.
A Police party led by Incharge Police Post Mirbazar during patrolling at Furrah near railway bridge intercepted 02 suspicious persons, who on noticing police party tried to flee from the spot but were apprehended tactfully by alert police party. During search, 13 grams of Brown Sugar like contraband substance was recovered from their possession. The accused persons have been identified as Sameer Ahmad Sheikh son of Farooq Ahmad Sheikh resident of Bangi Dar Anantnag and Umer Ahmad Lone son of Mohd Ramzan Lone resident of Hangir Yaripora. They have been arrested and shifted to Police Station Qazigund where they remain in custody.
Moreover, a police party headed by Incharge Police Post Mirbazar at a checkpoint established at Mirbazar Chowk intercepted a suspicious person identified as Aadil Ahmad Khan Son of Gull Mohd Khan resident of Ashajipora A/P Bangi Dar Anantnag. During search, officers were able to recover 05 grams of Brown Sugar like contraband substance from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to Police Station where he remains in custody.
Subsequently, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in Police Station Qazigund and further investigation have been initiated.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddling in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law. Our consistent actions against drug peddlers should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drug menace.