Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Aug 2: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested three drug peddlers in Kulgam & Budgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
In Kulgam, officers from Police Post Mirbazar at a checkpoint near FCI Mirbazar intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK02BM-2968 driven by Diljeet Singh son of Darshan Singh resident of Simbal Jammu.
“During checking, officers were able to recover 01 kg poppy straw from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to the police station where he remains in custody,” police said.
Similarly in Budgam, officers at a checkpoint established at Shiekhpora Budgam intercepted two persons roaming in suspicious conditions carrying some bags.
“They have been identified as Sajan Kumar son of Ashok Kumar resident of Ludhiana Punjab and Gurjant Singh son of Baldev Singh resident of Ferozpur Punjab,” police said.
During checking, officers were able to recover 02 kgs of poppy straw concealed in bags from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to the police station where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of the law have been registered in respective Police Stations and further investigations have been initiated.
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