2 drug peddlers arrested in Srinagar, Contraband substance, Cash seized

Srinagar: Police in its recent action against drug dealings in Srinagar has arrested two drug peddlers and seized contraband substance and cash from their possession.
Two persons identified as Manzoor Ahmad Mir alias Manna Tiger son of Abdul Khaliq Mir resident of Kadlabal Pampore and Ilyas Bashir Khanday son of Bashir Ahmad resident of Drangbal who were travelling in a vehicle bearing Registration No. JK01J 2828, were arrested for drug supply offences and have been taken to Police Station R. M. Bagh where they remain in custody.
Officers at the checkpoint established near Hotel International R. M. Bagh have seized some quantity of heroin and cash of ₹ 12,000 from their possession.
In this regard, a case FIR No 23/2019 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Ram Munshi Bagh and investigation has been taken up.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law.
Our consistent actions against drug peddlers should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drug menace.