Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested 02 drug peddlers in Kulgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
A Police spokesperson said that a Police party led by SHO Police Station Qazigund during Naka checking at Nussu Badragund intercepted one vehicle bearing registration no. PB02EJ-6871 with one person (driver) identified as Baljinder Singh son of Balbir Singh resident of Bakshiwal Gurdaspur, Punjab on board, After thorough search of the vehicle, 8.2 Kgs of Poppy Straw like contraband substance was recovered. The said person was arrested on spot and vehicle used in commission of crime was seized.
“Moreover, a police party of police station kulgam during patrolling at Mohammadpora intercepted a suspicious person identified as Nisar Ahmad Mir Son of Abdul Salam Mir resident of Mohammadpora carrying a nylon bag. After search, officers were able to recover 5.1 Kgs of Cannabis powder like contraband substance filled in the said bag from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to Police Station where he remains in custody”, he said.
Subsequently, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in Police Station Qazigund and Police Station Kulgam and further investigation have been initiated in both cases.
