Police arrests three drug peddlers in Baramulla, Kulgam
Srinagar: Police arrested three drug peddlers in Baramulla and Kulgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Saturday
He said that a police party established a checkpoint at Ferozpora Mahyan Crossing at Tangmarg. During checking, one person identified as Younis Mohammad Bhat son of Gh Mohammad Bhat resident of Reram, Kunzer was intercepted. Upon search, 06 grams of Brown Sugar-like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.
Similarly, a police party at a checkpoint established at Village Chancer intercepted a vehicle (Truck) bearing registration number JK19-4106 with two persons on board. During search, 6.785 Kg of Poppy Straw like substance was recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Mohammad Sahil son of Irshad Ahmad Wani resident of Seri Ramban (driver) and Majid Ahmad Malik son of Rafiq Ahmad Malik resident of Tazipora, Mohammadpora, Kulgam. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody. Vehicle used in commission of crime has also been seized.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigation has been initiated, the spokesman added.
