India, Oct. 14 -- Police have arrested four drug peddlers in Awantipora and Kupwara and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A police spokesperson said that near Kaigam Crossing in Awantipora, police intercepted a vehicle (RJ14TB-6291) with two persons onboard. Identified as Zahid Ahmad Sheikh, son of Bashir Ahmad Sheikh; and Mehraj Ahmad Ragga, son of Mohammad Yousuf Ragga; both residents of Hamdania Colony Bemina, were arrested and vehicle seized after 65 grams of cannabis-like substance was recovered from their possession.

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