Srinagar: Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested five persons from whose possession it recovered approximately 2.2 kgs of narcotic substances.
A police spokesperson said acting on “reliable information”, Police Station Aishmuqam conducted a search of a cowshed belonging to Mohammad Ashraf Shah of Amadzoo, and recovered approximately 1.446 kg of ‘Bhang Bhoosa’ from there. Shah was arrested on the spot.
During naka checking at Shankarpora Crossing, police recovered approximately 100 grams of cannabis from the possession of a person who was arrested. His identity was not shared.
One Faisal Shabir Shugan of Natipora Khanabal, was arrested at Natipora and approximately 200 grams of cannabis was recovered from his possession.
Police also arrested one Ubaid Khurshaid Naikoo of Wavthroo Nadoora, and recovered approximately 100 grams of cannabis powder from his possession.
One Abid Hussain Bhat of Hitigam was arrested at Hitigam Crossing and 329.6 grams of cannabis powder was recovered from him.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at concerned police stations for further investigations.