Kulgam, Apr 27: Continuing its unwavering efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Kulgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
A police party of Police Station Qazigund during patrolling at Gulabbugh near Khatana Petrol Pump intercepted a suspicious person carrying a nylon bag. During the search, officers were able to recover 4.3 Kgs of poppy straw-like contraband substance filled in the bag from his possession. He has been identified as Balwinder Kumar, a resident of Ratharwan, Pathankot. Moreover, the police party of Police Station Qaimoh at a checkpoint established at Naibasti Qaimoh intercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully. During the search, officers were able to recover 2Kgs of Charas-like substance filled in the nylon bag. The accused has been identified as Gulzar Ahmad Allaie, resident of Chinigam Chanpora, Frisal. Bothe the accused drug peddlers have been arrested and shifted to respective police stations where they remain in custody.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigation have been initiated.
“General public is requested to come forward or dial 112 with any information regarding drug peddling, anti-social activity in their vicinity and extend their cooperation to Police in eradicating the drug menace from the society,” police said.