Kashmir

Three drug peddlers arrested in Srinagar

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested three drug peddlers in Soura and Rajbagh areas of Srinagar on Wednesday and recovered contraband substances and cash from their possession.

“A Police party at a checkpoint established by Soura Police on 90 Feet Road near Treats, intercepted a vehicle (TATA NITER) bearing registration number PB53AM-7939 driven by Surinder Pal Saini son of Joginder Pal Saini resident of Chele Chak, District Gurdaspur, Tehsil Pathankot, Punjab. During search, 4.92 grams of Heroin and cash amount of ₹ 6,930 (believed to be proceeds of narcotics) were recovered from his possession. Preliminary investigation reveals that the accused is a chronic drug peddler who has been actively involved in selling drugs among the youth of district Srinagar,” police said in a statement.

“In another incident, a Police party of PS Rajbagh during patrolling, intercepted a vehicle (Scorpio) bearing registration number JK01AV-8300 with two persons on board. They have been identified as Riyaz Ahmad Chana son of Late Ab Aziz resident of Haba Kadal and Hamza Khan son of Asif Akhan resident of Rawalpora. During search, 4 grams of Brown Sugar and a digital Kanda was recovered from their possession. They have been arrested and the vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized,” the statement added.

Regarding the incidents, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigation has been initiated.

Police have requested the general public to report any drug-related activity or other crimes to the nearest police station or dial 112. They have also seek co-operation from the community in the fight against drugs and said that they are committed to take strong legal action against offenders. — (KIMS)

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