Srinagar, March 18 -- Two persons were arrested by the police at a for drug trafficking in Bandipora.

A police spokesman in a statement said that both the accused have been taken to the local police station for further investigation and remain in custody. A case under relevant sections stands registered in the matter.

"Officers in presence of SDPO Sumbal at the checkpoint have seized 900 grams of brown sugar from two accused individuals identified as Nazir Ahmad Dar son of Mohammad Jamal Dar and Mohammad Afzal Dar son of Habib-ul-lah Dar, both residents of Shahgund Hajin," he said.

Meanwhile, three persons were arrested today in Central Kashmir's Budgam District following an action against those involved in drug peddling.

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