Two Drug Peddlers Arrested in Kulgam; 7.3 Kg of Poppy Straw Seized

Two Drug Peddlers Arrested in Kulgam; 7.3 Kg of Poppy Straw Seized

Ashiq Butt | August 6, 2024 | 08:05 PM IST | Jammu Kashmir, Kulgam | Follow on Google News

Two Drug Peddlers Arrested in Kulgam; 7.3 Kg of Poppy Straw Seized

Two Drug Peddlers Arrested in Kulgam; 7.3 Kg of Poppy Straw Seized

Key Highlights:

• Kulgam police arrest two individuals for drug peddling.
• 7.3 kg of poppy straw found in their possession.
• Vehicle used in the crime has been seized; investigation underway.

In its ongoing effort to combat drug-related crime, the Kulgam Police have successfully apprehended two individuals involved in drug peddling.

During a routine patrol at village Nipora, a police team led by the In-charge of Police Post Mirbazar stopped a vehicle with registration number JK03B-5292, occupied by two suspects.

Upon searching the vehicle, officers discovered 7.3 kilograms of a contraband substance resembling poppy straw, concealed in a nylon bag. T

he arrested individuals have been identified as Shafat Ahmad Khanday, a resident of Damjan, and Jora Singh from Dholan, Ludhiana, Punjab. They have been taken into custody at the local police station, and the vehicle used in the drug trafficking has been seized.

An FIR No. 202/2024 has been registered at Police Station Qazigund under relevant legal sections, and an investigation into the case is currently underway.

The police are appealing to the community for any information related to drug peddling in their areas to assist in curbing this issue.

Authorities assure the public that individuals involved in drug trafficking will be dealt with according to the law.

The ongoing actions against drug peddlers underscore the commitment of the Kulgam Police to maintaining a drug-free environment and ensuring community safety.

Ashiq Butt

Ashiq Butt – is VoM News's senior staffer worked since year 2015 and he deals with correspondency and social media handles. Hailing from Doda's Marmat, Ashiq has strong grip over the collection of the data and it's compiling feature.