Srinagar, Feb. 19 -- Police party from Police Station Aishmuqam under the supervision of SDPO Pahalgam at a checkpoint established at Brad Aishmuqam and arrested two drug peddlers identified as Farooq Ahmad Lone son in law of Gh Rasool Itoo resident of Paith Nambal A/P Yall and Zafar Ahmad Bhat son of Mohd Afzal Bhat resident of Khayar, a police spokesman said in a statement.

During the search, 7.2Kgs of Cannabis Husk and 256 grams of Cannabis Powder-like substance was recovered from their possession, police said.

"Similarly in Handwara, A police team led by IC PP Chogul intercepted a vehicle Swift Dzire bearing registration No. JK09D-5264 with two persons on board. During the search of the vehicle, 8.30 grams of a heroin-like substance...