Srinagar: Two drug peddlers were arrested in Kulgam and contraband substances were recovered from their possession, Police said on Wednesday.
A statement of J&K Police issued here said that continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police at a checkpoint set up at Nippora intercepted two persons who after noticing the Police tried to flee from the spot but were apprehended tactfully.
It said that during their search, 6 kg poppy straw-like contraband substance concealed in two nylon bags was recovered from their possession.
They have been identified as Surjeet Singh and Sunil Singh of Dheeran Ramnagar, Udhampur.
The Police statement said that they had been arrested and shifted to a police station where they remain in custody.
It said that a case FIR No 181/2023 under the relevant sections of the law had been registered at Police Station Qazigund and further investigation had been taken up.
The Police appealed to the community members to come forward with any information regarding drug peddling in their neighbourhood.
“Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt with as per the law,” Police said. “Our consistent actions against drug peddlers should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drug menace.”
