Srinagar March 17:(KNS)   Acting touch against the drug dealings Police have arrested two bootleggers and a drug peddler in Srinagar and Baramulla.

In Srinagar, officers during routine checking in the premises of Children Park Hazuri Bagh intercepted two persons. During checking, officers were able to recover 12 bottles of illicit liquor from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to Police Station Shergarhi where they remain in custody. Accordingly, case FIR No. 13/2021 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Shergarhi and further investigation is in progress.

Meanwhile in Baramulla, officers while patrolling at Hardshuroo signalled a suspicious person to stop. He tried to escape from the spot but was tactfully nabbed by the officers. He has been identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat resident of Wagoora Keeri. During checking, officers were able to recover 1kg 50gms of Charas from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to Police Station Kunzer where he remains in custody. Accordingly, case FIR number 23/2021 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Kunzer and investigation has been initiated. 

Locals have lauded the efforts of Police and appealed to continue such drives in future as well. Police has resolved to act tough against inimical elements.

Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding anti social elements in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in anti social activities will be dealt as per law.(KNS)