**Anantnag Police Arrests Two Drug Peddlers in Separate NDPS Cases; Charas and Cannabis Recovered**
Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking, Anantnag Police arrested two drug peddlers in separate operations conducted by Police Stations Mattan and Srigufwara.
In the first incident, a police party from Police Station Mattan apprehended one person, identified as Aamir Ayoub Khan S/o Mohd Ayoub Khan R/o Khurd Gopalpora. During his search, approximately 17.8 grams of charas was recovered from his possession. Accordingly, FIR No. 126/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Mattan.
In another incident, a police party from Police Station Srigufwara, while conducting naka checking at Pethnoo Crossing, apprehended one person identified as Sahil Ahmad Bhat S/o Mohd Yaqoob Bhat R/o Hanji Danter, Anantnag. During his search, 30 grams of cannabis was recovered from his possession. Accordingly, FIR No. 111/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Srigufwara.
Further investigation in both cases is underway to ascertain the forward and backward linkages of the accused.
Anantnag Police reiterates its commitment to eradicate the drug menace and appeals to the general public to extend cooperation in making the district drug-free.
