Police in Awantipora have arrested 02 drug peddlers and recovered contraband substance from their possession.
A Police spokesperson said that During naka Checking at Kadlabal-Noorpora Crossing, Police party of Police Station Awantipora arrested 02 drug peddlers identified as Suhail Ahmad Bhat son of Mohd Shaban Bhat resident of Kangan A/P Achabal and Meheraj ud Din Sheikh son of Mohd Jabbar Sheikh resident of Tailwani Achabal. During search, 1.21 Kgs of grinded Cannabis-like powder was recovered from their possession.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 18/2025 under relevant section of NDPS Act stands registered in Police Station Awantipora and investigation has been initiated.
