Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 02 drug peddlers in Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from their possession.
A Spokesperson said that a police party headed by SHO Police Station Qazigund at a checkpoint established at Levdoora Crossing intercepted a vehicle (Bus) bearing registration No. JK02BM-4755 with 02 persons onboard. During search of the vehicle, 10 Kgs of Poppy Straw like contraband substance filled in the nylon bag which was kept behind the driver’s seat was recovered. They have been identified as Rakesh Kumar (Driver) son of Ball Krishan a resident of Khadi Udhampur and Samraj son of Bansilal a resident of Dhar road Jammu. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody. Vehicle used in commission of crime was also seized.
“Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 116/2023 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Qazigund and investigation has been initiated”, he said.
