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Police arrests 02 drug peddlers in Srinagar; contraband substances recovered.
Inderjeet Raina. Dated: 1/2/2025 1:34:41 PM
Police arrests 02 drug peddlers in Srinagar; contraband substances recovered.
Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested 02 drug peddlers in Srinagar and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
A police party during patrolling near JVC Hospital Bemina, intercepted one person coming from Children Hospital to JVC Hospital Srinagar who tried to flee upon seeing the Police party. However, he was tactfully apprehended by the patrolling party and he has been identified as Javid Ahmad Lone son of Bashir Ahmad Lone resident of Khargam Pattan A/P Mansoor Colony Bemina. During search, 44 grams of charas like substance was recovered from his possession.
Similarly, a police party from PS Nowgam during domination on Pahroo Kenihama axis intercepted one person namely Reyaz Ahmed Shah son of Gulzar Ahmed Shah resident of Check-e-Pahroo at Ganjipora. During search, 39 Kgs of Cannabis Powder concealed in two nylon bags were recovered from his possession.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in respective police stations and further investigation initiated. Both the accused persons have been arrested.
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.