2 drug peddlers arrested in Pulwama, Baramulla: Police

Srinagar, Oct 27  : Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Pulwama on Friday said to have arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A police party of Police Station Pulwama at a checkpoint established at Newa near Police Post Newa intercepted a suspicious person who after noticing the police party tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully. He has been identified as Mudasir Khursheed son of Khursheed Ahmad Khanday resident of Zadoora. During search, Charas powder was recovered from his possession, a police spokesman said in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).

In Baramulla, a police party of Police Station Uri under the supervision of SDPO Uri at a checkpoint established at Garkote Uri, intercepted a person identified as Mohammad Ashraf Janjua son of Mohammad Hussain resident of Manchikrand Uri. During search, 4.2 Kgs of Cannabis powder was recovered from his possession, police said.

Accordingly, police said that cases under relevant sections of law have been registered and investigations have been initiated.

“We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact 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)