Baramulla, May 4: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 2 drug peddlers in Baramulla and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
A police party of Police Station Baramulla headed by SHO PS Baramulla at a checkpoint established at Binner Crossing Baramulla, intercepted two persons. During their search, 80 grams of Charas-like substance was recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Javid Ahmad Lone, and Tariq Ahmad Lone, both residents of Khadniyar Baramulla. They have been arrested and shifted to PS Baramulla where they remain in custody.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Baramulla and investigations have been initiated.