A policeman was among the two drug peddlers arrested by police along with Rs. 55,000 cash in Chadoora area of Budgam district on Tuesday.
As per police, the accused duo has been identified as Mohammad Ayoub Beigh son of Mohammad Jamal Beigh, a resident of Nowhar Chadoora and Nazir Ahmed Sheikh son of Mohammad Shafi Shiekh of Tangnar Chadoora.
They were intercepted on Nagam-Hayatpora road by a a police party of Police Station Chadoora while they were travelling in a car bearing registration number JKO4E-9628.
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Beigh as per police is working as a cop in the J&K Police Department.
During search, 69 kg poppy straw and cash amount worth Rs 55000 were recovered from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No.69/2022 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Chadoora and further investigation set into motion, he said.