2 drug peddlers arrested with contraband substances in Handwara - Greater Kashmir

Kupwara, Apr 13: Two drug peddlers were arrested in Magam area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, Police said on Saturday.

An official said that a police party headed by DO Police Post Magam Sub Inspector Ajaz Ahmad intercepted a Tata Sumo at Khanpora Crossing. “Upon seeing the police party, the onboard persons tried to flee from the spot but were apprehended tactfully” he said.

“106 grams of charas was recovered from the vehicle following which the duo was arrested and the vehicle was also seized,” he added.

Meanwhile Police in a statement said that “Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police have arrested 2 drug peddlers in Handwara and recovered contraband substances from their possession”.

“A police party of Police post magam led by IC PP Magam under the supervision of SDPO Handwara and SHO handwara intercepted a vehicle (Tata sumo) bearing Registration Number JK09 4301 at Khanpora Crossing driven by Irshad Ahmad Lone son of Ab Gani Lone, resident of Taratpura and a passenger who disclosed his identity as Shabir Ahmad Marazi son of Gh Rasool Marazi resident of Summer Bug Lasjan Srinagar. Upon seeing the police party,the duo tried to flee from the spot but were apprehended tactfully,” reads the statement.

“During the search of the vehicle, charas-like substance weighing about 106 grams was recovered from their possession. The vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.”

“In this regard, an Fir No 68/24 U/S 8/20 NDPS Act registered in PS Handwara and investigation has been initiated,” reads the statement. “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 with 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,” reads the statement further.