Samba : Police on Sunday arrested two alleged drug peddlers from the Swankha area of Samba district and recovered 11.32 grams of heroin-like substance (Chitta) along with ₹22,500 in cash from their possession, officials said.
Official sources told news agency JKNS, a police party from Police Station Ramgarh apprehended the duo during a naka checking operation at around 12:30 PM.
The two accused have been identified as, a resident of Dhanwari, Eidgah Srinagar and other resident of Kargil Colony Bemina, Srinagar.
Sources said police recovered 11.32 grams of suspected heroin (Chitta) and ₹22,500 in cash, believed to be proceeds from drug trafficking.
Police also seized a commercial vehicle which was allegedly being used by the accused for transporting narcotics.
In this connection, FIR No. 46/2026 under Sections relevant sections of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Ramgarh, and further investigation has been taken up. (JKNS)
