Srinagar May 02 (KNS): In continuation of its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police have arrested 03 drug peddlers in Budgam & Kulgam and recovered contraband substances & cash from their possession.

In Budgam, a police party of Police Station Budgam at a checkpoint established at Choon crossing, intercepted a Motorcycle bearing registration number JK04H -8764 ridden by two persons. They have been identified as Bilal Ahmed Wani son of Mohammad Sultan Wani & Showket Ahmad Wani son of Ghulam Hassan Wani, both residents of Thokerpora. During search, poppy straw like substance weighing about 8kg 100 grams, 36 grams charas, 03 mobile phones and cash amount of Rupees 1000 (believed to be proceeds of narcotics) were recovered from their possession. They have been arrested and the vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.

In Kulgam, a police party of Police Station Yaripora during patrolling near Behibrada, intercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully. During search, 5.5 Kgs of Poppy Straw like contraband substance concealed in a nylon bag was recovered from his procession. He has been identified as Sareer Ahmad Itoo son of Abdul Rashid Itoo resident of Sonigam. He has been shifted to Police Station where he remains in custody.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective Police Stations and further investigations have been initiated.

We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law.(KNS)