Srinagar, Dec 09 (KNO): Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Srinagar and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
A police party of Police Station Maisuma during patrolling at Lal Chowk intercepted two suspicious persons roaming in the area of Multi Level Car Parking Sheik Bagh Lal Chowk, who tried to flee from the spot but were apprehended tactfully. During search, Charas like substance wrapped in maize cover sticks and 200 grams of open Charas like substance concealed in two jute-matting bags were recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Asif Mehdi son of Ghulam Mohiuddin Malik resident of Bay 13 Rakh Arth Bemina and Faisal Haroon son of Irfan Haroon resident of Rakh Arth Bemina Srinagar, a police spokesman said in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 28/2024 under relevant section of law has been registered at Police Station Maisuma and further investigation has been initiated.
We urge the public that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law—(KNO)