March 17: Three persons were arrested today in Central Kashmir’s Budgam District following an action against those involved in drug peddling.

Three persons identified as Zubair Ahmad Dar son of Noor Mohd Dar resident of Dalipora Nagam, Abdul Hamid Rather son of Abdul Gani Rather resident of Hussipora and Mudasir Qadir son of Ghulam Qadir resident of Zuhama involved in drug offences were arrested during a checkpoint at Nagam Chrar-i-Sharief Road.

Officers at the checkpoint have seized 720 capsules of Spasmoproxyvan and five bottles of Codeine Phosphate from their possession. Besides, sumo bearing registration number JKO1N- 6080 they were travelling in has also been seized.

A case under relevant sections of law has been registered in the matter.

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 as per law.

Our consistent actions against drug peddlers should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep your society free from the scourge of drug menace.