Kulgam, Oct 3 (KNS): Police on Saturday arrested two alleged drug peddlers and recovered heroin and charas-like contraband substances from their possession in Kulgam district, officials said.

Police said a team from Police Station Kulgam intercepted a motorcycle bearing registration number JK18C-6041 during naka checking near Chattabal Crossing.

During a search, 0.4 grams of heroin and 3.2 grams of charas-like contraband substance were recovered from the possession of the pillion rider, police said.

The accused were identified as Nawaz Ansar, son of Mohd Ansar Khan, a resident of Karewa, Kulgam, and Afsar Amin, son of Mohd Amin Teli, a resident of Malwan Dangerpora.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Both were arrested and shifted to Police Station Kulgam, while the motorcycle allegedly used in the commission of the offence was seized, police said.

A case under FIR No. 175/2026 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Kulgam and further investigation is underway.

Police urged the public to cooperate in efforts to curb drug trafficking and share information regarding drug-related activities through Dial-112.(KNS)