Police arrests 02 drug peddlers in Srinagar; Contraband substance recovered

SRINAGAR: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police has arrested two drug peddlers in Srinagar and recovered contraband substance from their possession.

During patrolling by team of PS Bemina on link road between Bemina and Ibrahim Colony, found vehicle bearing registration number MH02ER/9763 (Etios) parked under suspicious circumstances by the road side.
Upon approaching the vehicle, two persons on board attempted to flee,but were apprehended tactfully by the police team.

During search, 7.10 gms of brown sugar like substance was recovered from their possession.
The two persons disclosed their identity as : Syed Athar Rafi son of Syed Rafi Ahmed resident of Dehraman Soibugh Badgam
A/P Usmania Colony Bemina and Waseem Ahmed Rather son of Mohd Ashraf Rather resident of Hamdaniya colony Bemina.

In this connection, case FIR No 81/24
under relevant sections of NDPS Act has been registered in PS Bemina and investigation taken up.
Both the accused persons have been arrested and vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.

We urge the common masses 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.