Two drug peddlers held with contraband in Srinagar: Police

Srinagar, Dec 09: Srinagar Police on Monday said it have arrested two drug peddlers in the district and recovered contraband substance from their possession.

A police statement said that 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 Sheikh 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 Mohi-ud-Din Malik, resident of Bay 13 Rakh Arth Bemina; and Faisal Haroon, son of Irfan Haroon, resident of Rakh Arth Bemina Srinagar.

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, it said.

Police urged public that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere nearby, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112, and requested them to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society.

They assured the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law, the statement said.