Police arrests two drug peddlers in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from their possession, a police spokesman said Friday.
He said a police party at a checkpoint established at Levdoora Crossing intercepted a vehicle (Bus) bearing registration No. JK02BM-4755 with two persons onboard.
During search of the vehicle, 10 Kgs of Poppy Straw like contraband substance filled in the nylon bag which was kept behind the driver’s seat was recovered. They have been identified as Rakesh Kumar (Driver) son of Ball Krishan a resident of Khadi Udhampur and Samraj son of Bansilal a resident of Dhar road Jammu. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody. Vehicle used in commission of crime was also seized.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 116/2023 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Qazigund and investigation has been initiated.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddling in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law. 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.
