SRINAGAR: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, police have arrested two drug peddlers in Kulgam and Awantipora and recovered contraband substance from their possession.
In Kulgam, a police party headed by SHO Police Station Devsar at a checkpoint established at Gund Tankipora intercepted a suspicious person identified as Umer Nazir Lone son of Nazir Ahmad Lone resident of Sonigam. During checking, 03 grams of Heroin like contraband substance was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.
In Awantipora, a police party headed by Incharge Police Post Reshipora under the supervision of Incharge SDPO Awantipora at a checkpoint established at Panzgam Astanpora Crossing intercepted a suspicious person identified as Ashik Hussain Dar son of Mohd Ashraf Dar resident of Panzgam Awantipora. During checking, 01kg of Poppy Straw like contraband substance was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.
Regarding the incidents, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigations 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,” police said.

KR Desk