March 17: Continuing its efforts to eradicate menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from their possession.
Officers at a checkpoint established near J&K Bank Wanpoh intercepted two suspicious persons identified as Showkat Ahmad Bhat resident of Wanpoh & Akabir Ali resident of Satra Kanwara Assam. During checking, officers were able to recover 5Kgs of Charas from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody.
Accordingly, a case FIR No. 49/2021 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Qazigund and investigation has been initiated.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers 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.
