*Police arrests 02 drug peddlers in Kulgam, Contraband substance recovered


December 03:Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested two drug peddlers in Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from their possession.

A police party of Police Station Kulgam during patrolling at village Kaharwath intercepted a vehicle (Tata mobile) bearing registration number JK18D-4327 with two persons on board. During search, 250 grams of Poppy Straw like substance filled in a bag was recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Mashooq Ahmad Hella son of Abdul Rashid resident of Batpora Kulgam and Shabir Ahmad Mir son of Ghulam Hassan Mir resident of Okey Kulgam. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody. Vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 177/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Kulgam and investigation has been taken up.

General Public 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 the law.```