Saturday, October 18, 2025
20.8 C
Srinagar

Two drug peddlers arrested in Srinagar, Contraband substances recovered: Police

Asian Mail

Srinagar: Police arrested two drug peddlers in Srinagar and contraband substances recovered. In a statement issued to Asian Mail, a police Official said that the Srinagar Police has arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession, during surprise naka checking at Lawaypora/ Mujgund Axis intercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully.

He further said that  approximately 22 grams of heroin-like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Mohammad Yaseen Bhat @ Shaka son of Ghulam Ahmed Bhat resident of Astan Mohalla Gundhasibhat Srinagar.

Moreover, a police team of Police Station Zadibal at a checkpoint established at Sazgari Pora, apprehended a suspicious person namely Waseem Ahmad Bafanda son of Ghulam Ahmad resident of Dangerpora Malbagh Hazratbal.

During his search, 04 grams of heroin and net cash of Rs 3020 was recovered from his possession. Both the accused persons have been arrested.

Meanwhile, cases under relevant sections of NDPS Act have been registered at respective police stations and further investigation initiated.

Hot this week

Postal ballot sent for detained MLA Mehraj Malik, Govt informs High Court

Srinagar, Oct 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on...

‘Avoid Spreading Falsehoods’: Ruhullah Mehdi’s Office Slams Portals Over Misleading Claims

Budgam, Oct 17,: The Office of Member Parliament Aga...

3 Afghan Cricketers among 8 dead in Pakistani Airstrike near Border,ACB withdraws from tri-series

Kabul, Oct 18: At least three Afghanistani cricketers have...

Div Com Kashmir invites tourists to Valley, says admin fully prepared for winter

Srinagar, Oct 18: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on...

Topics

Postal ballot sent for detained MLA Mehraj Malik, Govt informs High Court

Srinagar, Oct 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on...

Div Com Kashmir invites tourists to Valley, says admin fully prepared for winter

Srinagar, Oct 18: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on...

RS polls: Independent MLAs to deliberate on collective strategy

Srinagar, Oct 18: In a significant political development, independent...

Dry Weather to Prevail Across J&K, Says MeT Department

Srinagar: The Meteorological Department on Friday predicted mainly dry...

Expecting more powers, putting efforts for statehood: CM Omar Abdullah

Kulgam: Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img