2 drug peddlers arrested in Kupwara

Kupwara, Oct 16: Two individuals involved in drug peddling were arrested at Batpora Hyhama area in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, Police said on Wednesday.

An official said that a random naka was established by Police Station Kupwara at Batpora Hyhama during which the team intercepted two suspects identified as Babar Ali Khan and Azam Ali Mir.

"Upon their personal search 45 grams of charas-like substance was recovered from their possession. Both individuals were known for their involvement in spreading the menace of drugs within the Hyhama belt of Kupwara district", he said. A criminal case has been registered and a thorough investigation has been initiated.