*Anantnag Police Registers 525 NDPS Cases, Arrests 602 Drug Peddlers, Destroys 2,000 Kg Contraband during 10 Months of 2026*
*Anantnag, 01 November 2026:*
Continuing its sustained and aggressive campaign against drug trafficking and narcotics abuse, Anantnag Police has recorded significant achievements during the ten Months of year 2026.
*Key Actions During the 10 Months:*
1. *FIRs & Arrests:* 525 FIRs registered under various provisions of the NDPS Act. 602 drug peddlers arrested for narcotics trafficking and related activities.
2. *Seizures:* More than 597 kilograms of contraband substances seized in multiple operations across the district. Cash amounting to ₹2764276 recovered from drug peddlers.
3. *Action on Properties:* Properties worth approximately ₹ 63 Crore attached in 43 cases under relevant provisions of law. 20 illegal properties worth ₹ 20 crores, linked to narcotics proceeds, demolished.
4. *Destruction Drives:* 2000 kilograms of narcotic substances destroyed after due legal process. Illegal narcotic cultivation over 305 marlas of land destroyed.
5. *Land Retrieval:* Over 271 marlas of government land retrieved from encroachment by drug peddlers.
6. *Special Arrests:* female drug peddlers and 13 female cultivators arrested. 08 government employee found involved in drug-related cases; legal action initiated.
7. *Preventive Action:* 17 drug peddlers detained under PIT NDPS Act. 28 driving licences and 22 RC’s cancelled in connection with narcotics-related offences.
8. *Enforcement Operations:* 300 Narco-CASOs conducted across the district to curb movement and supply of narcotics.
9. *Medical Shop Inspections:* 23 medical shops inspected jointly with concerned departments. 23 violation detected; legal action initiated.
10. *Capacity Building:* 220 Investigation Officers handling NDPS cases imparted training at DPO Anantnag on legal procedures and evidence handling.
Anantnag Police reiterates its firm commitment to eradicating the drug menace from society and appeals to the general public, especially the youth, to cooperate in identifying and reporting drug-related activities. Public support remains vital in this collective
