Srinagar Police arrested two drug peddlers in Nowhatta; Contraband substances recovered

December 25: In its tireless efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police in Srinagar have arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A Police party of PS Nowhatta, during routine naka checking at Ganj Baksh Park, apprehended two drug peddlers identified as Khalid Ahmad son of Mohd Ismail Rather resident of Rashan Ghat, Soura, and Basit Ahmad Dar son of Bilal Ahmad Dar resident of Usmaniya Colony, Wantpora, Eidgah.

During search, substantial quantity of contraband substances was recovered from their possession.

In this connection, case FIR No. 59/2024 under relevant sections of NDPS Act has been registered at PS Nowhatta, and investigation initiated.