Srinagar, Nov 10: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested three drug peddlers in multiple operations in Kulgam and Anantnag and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

In Kulgam, Police apprehended two drug peddlers during a naka checking operation at Khudwani Bypass, near SKUAST and recovered 747 grams of cannabis-like substance, including flowering tops. They have been identified as Murtaza Ashraf, resident of Chansar, Kulgam and Mohd Amir Kuttay, resident of Badi Jalan, DH Pora, Kulgam.
In Anantnag, a police party during naka checking at Semthan apprehended a person identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Rather son of Mohd Yousuf Rather, resident of Semthan. During his search, 15 grams of charas were recovered from his possession.
Accordingly, cases under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act have been registered at respective police stations, and further investigation have been taken up to ascertain the source and forward linkages of the recovered contraband.
Police reiterates its commitment to eradicate the drug menace and urges the public to cooperate with Police in the fight against drug trafficking.