Police arrest four drug peddlers in Anatnag, Handwara

Srinagar, Feb 19: Jammu and Kashmir Police Wednesday arrested four drug peddlers in Anantnag and Handwara and recovered contraband substance from their possession.
A statement issued here said that police party from Police Station Aishmuqam under the supervision of SDPO Pahalgam at a checkpoint established at Brad Aishmuqam and arrested two drug peddlers identified as Farooq Ahmad Lone son in law of Gh Rasool Itoo resident of Paith Nambal A/P Yall and Zafar Ahmad Bhat son of Mohd Afzal Bhat resident of Khayar. “During the search 7.2Kgs of Cannabis Husk and 256 grams of Cannabis Powder like substance from their possession,” the statement said.
Similarly, in Handwara, A police team led by IC PP Chogul intercepted a vehicle Swift Dzire bearing registration No. JK09D-5264 with two persons on board. During search of the vehicle, 8.30 grams of a heroin-like substance from their possession. “They have been identified as Faisal Ahmad son of Ab. Jabar Lone resident of Bramri, Kupwara and Tahir Habib son of Habibullah Dar resident of Jaggerpora, Kupwara. They have been arrested besides, vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized,” the statement said.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of the law have been registered in respective Police Stations and further investigation 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,” the statement said. “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.”