Police arrest two drug peddlers in Anantnag
Srinagar: Police in Anantnag arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Saturday.
He said that a police team at a checkpoint established at Chenar Crossing, Sirhama, intercepted a suspicious motorcyclist bearing registration number JK11C-0712. During 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 Ghulam Hassan Bhat, resident of Marhama. The spokesman said that the vehicle used in the commission of crime has been seized.
Meanwhile, a police team at a checkpoint established at Padderpora, Chittergul, intercepted a suspicious person. During 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, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigation has been initiated, the spokesman added.
