December 27: Police has continued its action against drug dealings in Budgam & have arrested two notorious drug peddlers at two checkpoints and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

Officers at a checkpoint established near Degree College Khansahab arrested one notorious drug peddler identified as Abdul Rashid Bhat resident of Parnewa Khansahab. Contraband substance 1.2 Kg powdered Cannabis and 50gms Cannabis has been recovered from his possession. He has been shifted to Police Station Khansahab where he remains in custody.

Case FIR No. 198/2019 under relevant sections of law has been registered and initiated investigations in the matter.

Separately at another checkpoint established Yarisatroo, officers arrested a notorious drug peddler identified as Shabir Ahmad Bhat resident of Yarisatroo Khansahab. Contraband substance ‘Poppy Straw’ weighing 15Kgs was recovered from his possession. He has been shifted to Police Station Khansahab where he remains in custody.

Case FIR No. 200/2019 under relevant sections of law has been registered and initiated investigation 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 our society free from the scourge of drug menace