Srinagar, March 16 -- Continuing its efforts against the menace of drug trafficking, police have arrested three drug peddlers in Baramulla & Budgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A police party at a checkpoint established at Kanthbagh near DPL Baramulla intercepted two suspicious persons who tried to flee from the spot but were apprehended tactfully. During search, about 100 grams of Charas like substance was recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Javid Ahmed Sheikh son of Abdul Majeed Sheikh and Sameer Ahmed Sheikh son of Mohd Subhan Sheikh, both residents of Khawajabagh Baramulla. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody.

Similarly in Budgam, ...