SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two drug peddlers in Kupwara district of North Kashmir on Friday along with contraband substance and cash.
“Two drug peddlers identified as Faizan Ahmad Zarger, son of Reyaz Ahmad Zarger and Tulha Zarger, son of Late Gh Hassan Zarger — both residents of Tikker, Kupwara were arrested by a Police party of Police Station Kupwara during patrolling at Regipora Sumo Stand. During search 4 grams of Brown Sugar and Cash amounting to ₹35,000/- have been recovered from their possession,” police said in a statement.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 279/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Kupwara and investigation has been initiated.
“J&K Police remains committed to curbing the menace of drug abuse and trafficking in the valley. The public is urged to cooperate by providing information related to drug-related activities to local police stations,” the statement said. — (KIMS)