Srinagar, Apr 26: (KDC) A policeman among two drug peddlers were arrested on Tuesday morning in central Kashmir’s Budgam district.
The spokesperson in a statement said that Budgam police arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances and cash from their possession.
“During patrolling at Nagam-Hayatpora road police party of Police Station Chadoora intercepted a vehicle (Alto-800) bearing registration number JKO4E-9628 with two persons on board. They have been identified as Mohammad Ayoub Beigh son of Mohammad Jamal Beigh resident of Nowhar Chadoora & Nazir Ahmed Sheikh son of Mohammad Shafi Shiekh resident of Tangnar Chadoora, said the spokesperson, adding that during search, 69 Kgs of Poppy Straw and cash amount of ₹55000/= were recovered from their possession.”
They have been arrested and shifted to a police station where they remain in custody. Besides, a vehicle used in the commission of crime was also seized, he said.
A case vide FIR No. 69/2022 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Chadoora and further investigation has been set into motion, the spokesperson added. (KDC)
