Two drug peddlers held in Kulgam

Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested 02 drug peddlers in Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from their possession.A Police spokesperson said that a police party led by Incharge Police Post Frisal at a checkpoint established near Tengbal Crossing intercepted a vehicle (Tata Indigo Manza Car) bearing registration No. PB08BT-5230 with two persons on board. During search, officers were able to recover 10 Kgs of Poppy Straw like contraband substance filled in two nylon Sacs from the said vehicle.They have been identified as Surjit Singh son of Dula Singh resident of Raipur Gujjra Bitlan Jalandhar Punjab and Abid Ahmad Ganie son of Abdul Aziz Ganie resident of Frisal. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody. Vehicle used in commission of crime have also been seized.