SRINAGAR: Continuing its unwavering efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, police have arrested two drug peddlers in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
A police party of Police Station Qazigund while patrolling at Gulabbugh near Khatana Petrol Pump intercepted a suspicious person carrying a nylon bag. During the search, officers were able to recover 4.3 Kgs of Poppy Straw-like contraband substance filled in the said bag from his possession. “He has been identified as Balwinder Kumar son of Mewa Ram a resident of Ratharwan, Pathankot. Moreover, the police party of Police Station Qaimoh at a checkpoint established at Naibasti Qaimoh intercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully,” police said in a statement.
“During the search, officers were able to recover 2Kgs of Charas-like substance filled in the nylon bag. The accused has been identified as Gulzar Ahmad Allaie son of Abdul Khaliq Allaie resident of Chinigam Chanpora, Frisal. Both the accused drug peddlers have been arrested and shifted to respective police stations where they remain in custody,” the statement said, adding that cases under relevant sections of the law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigations have been initiated.
“General public is requested to come forward or Dial 112 with any information regarding drug peddling/anti-social activity in their vicinity and extend their cooperation to police in eradicating the drug menace from the society,” police said.

KR Desk