SRINAGAR, July 28 -- Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, J&K Police have arrested 04 drug peddlers in Anantnag, Kulgam & Awantipora and recovered contraband substance from their possession.

In Anantnag, a police team of Police Station Kokernag at a checkpoint established at Hangalgund, apprehended a drug peddler identified as Abid Husain Mir, son of Bashir Ahmad Mir, resident of Narupora. During search, 10 kilograms and 300 grams of Bhang Patri and Bhang seeds was recovered from his possession and was subsequently arrested. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 80/2025 under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Kokernag and investigation has been initiated.

Meanwhile in Kulgam, a p...