Baramulla, Apr 7 (KNS): Police have arrested two alleged drug peddlers and recovered 17 grams of brown sugar from their possession during an area domination patrol in the Jal Sahib area of Old Town Baramulla.
Officials said the duo was spotted moving from Jal Sahib towards Bag-e-Salam around 10:05 pm. On noticing the police party, they attempted to flee but were tactfully apprehended.
During the search, 9 grams of brown sugar was recovered from War and 8 grams from Bhat. The substance was tested on the spot and confirmed to be a narcotic, police said.
A case under FIR No. 36/2026, registered under Sections 8/21-29 of the NDPS Act, has been lodged at Police Station Baramulla and an investigation has been initiated. (KNS)