Police arrests 02 drug peddlers in Srinagar, contraband substances recovered

SRINAGAR: 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 team of Police Station Khanyar during routine patrolling in Bishambarnagar area, intercepted two suspicious persons roaming in the area. During search,substantial quanity of contraband substance was recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Imran Ahmad Ganie son of Gh. Mohammed Ganie resident of Naibasti Anantnag and Abid Hamid Nanda son of Ab. Hamid Nanda resident of Dagpora Khanbal, Anantnag.

Both the drug peddlers have been arrested & a case vide FIR No. 02/2025 under relevant section of NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Khanyar 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.