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.