Jammu, October 23 : Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested three suspected drug peddlers and seized approximately 500 grams of ganja during a routine patrol in the Sainik Colony area of Jammu, officials said.
According to officials, a police team intercepted three individuals opposite Sainik Public School, near Dussehra Ground, during patrolling. A subsequent search led to the recovery of the suspected contraband.
The accused have been identified as Eashar Ali, a resident of West Bengal, and Ajay Ahirwar and Manoj Bansal, both residents of Chhatarpur district in Madhya Pradesh. All three were arrested at the spot.
Police said the recovered substance was seized in accordance with the prescribed legal procedures, and a case has been registered under the relevant provisions of law.
Further investigation is underway to determine the source of the seized substance and establish possible links within the suspected drug supply network.
Jammu Police reiterated their commitment to combating drug trafficking and working towards a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir.
Police have also appealed to the public to share credible information about drug trafficking and other unlawful activities by calling Dial 112 or 9858034100. Officials said the identities of informants would be kept confidential.
