Police arrest two drug peddlers in Anantnag

Srinagar, Apr 5: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the drug menace from the society, Police in Anantnag on Saturday said to have arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
A police team of Police Station Srigufwara, at a checkpoint established at Chenar Crossing, Sirhama, intercepted a suspicious motorcyclist bearing registration number JK11C-0712, a police spokesman said in a statement.
During the search, 300 grams of illicit cannabis powder, concealed under the seat of the motorcycle, was recovered. He was identified as Faizan Ahmad Bhat, son of Gh. Hassan Bhat, resident of Marhama. Vehicle used in the commission of crime has been seized, police said.
Meanwhile, a police team of Police Station Uttersoo at a checkpoint established at Padderpora, Chittergul intercepted a suspicious person. “During the search, approximately 250 grams of charas powder concealed in a polythene bag was recovered from his possession. The accused was identified as Gulzar Ahmad Hajam, son of Nund Hajam, resident of Padderpora, Chittergul.”
All the accused have been arrested. Accordingly, police said that cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigation has been initiated.
“Citizens are encouraged to support police efforts in rooting out the drug menace from society. We assure the public that the police will take strict action against offenders in accordance with the law,” police said. (KNO)