Srinagar March 02 (KNS): In its ongoing mission to eliminate the scourge of drugs from society, Police have arrested four drug peddlers in Srinagar & Budgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A Police team of Police Post Noorbagh at a checkpoint established at Noorbagh Chowk, intercepted a vehicle (KUV-100) bearing registration number JK01AD-2899 with three persons on board. They have been identified as Ahmad Bin Ishaq Kawa son of Mohd Ishaq resident of Nawakadal, Daniyal Ahmad Basati son of Ajaz Ahmad resident of Palpora Noorbagh and Taha Yasir son of Yasir Ahmad Bhat resident of Aalikadal Srinagar. During search, 184 grams of Charas was recovered from their possession. They have been arrested and the vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.

Meanwhile in Budgam, a Police party of Police Station Magam at a checkpoint established at Aripanthan, intercepted a suspicious person identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Ganie son of Ghulam Mohammad Ganie resident of Saranhal Batpora Budgam.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelDuring search, 03 sticks of charas like substance wrapped in corn husk, weighing about 61 grams was recovered from his possession. Subsequently, he was arrested.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigations have been initiated.

We appeal to the public to report any instances of drug trafficking or other criminal activities in their vicinity by contacting the nearest police station or dialing 112. Citizens are encouraged to support police efforts in rooting out the drug menace from society. We assure the public that the police will take strict action against offenders in accordance with the law.(KNS)