Kulgam, April 10 -- In a major crackdown against drug trafficking, Kulgam Police arrested five drug peddlers, including two involved in backward linkages, and seized a significant quantity of contraband substances in multiple operations across the district.

During naka checking at Furrah New Bypass, a police party from Police Post Mir Bazar led by Incharge PP Nisar Ahmad apprehended a suspicious individual who attempted to flee on spotting the police. Upon search, officers recovered 110 grams of charas powder-like substance, 2 grams of heroin-like substance, and Rs.22,000 in cash.

The accused, identified as Danish Khurshid of Redwani, Qaimoh, was booked under relevant sections of the NDPS Act at Police Station Qazigund.

In another oper...