June 03: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police in Awantipora have arrested 02 drug peddlers and recovered contraband substance from their possession.

Police party from Police Station Khrew at a checkpoint established at Wuyan near SICOP intercepted 02 suspicious persons. They have been identified as Umer Reyaz Ganie @Jan Watab son of Reyaz Ahmad Ganie & Umer Noor @Umer Gola son of Noor Mohd Bhat both residents of Wuyan. During checking, officers were able to recover 20 grams of Heroin from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to Police station where they remain in custody.

Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in police station Khrew and further investigation has been initiated.

Community members are once again requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt strictly as per law.```