*Anantnag Police Intensifies Crackdown on Drug Trafficking: 04 Drug Peddlers Apprehended in 04 NDPS Cases; Around 11.86 Kg of Contraband Substances Recovered*
Anantnag, November 05, 2026:
Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking and substance abuse, Anantnag Police achieved significant success in four separate operations across the district, apprehending four drug peddlers and recovering approximately 11.86 kilograms of contraband substances.
In the first operation, acting on specific information, a police party of Police Station Mattan conducted a search of the residential premises of Zakir Hussain Khan S/o Late Muzaffar Khan R/o Satrimaidan, Gopalpora, Mattan, after obtaining due authorisation under Section 41(2) of the NDPS Act. During the search, approximately 11 kilograms of grinded charas powder was recovered. Accordingly, FIR No. 128/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered and investigation taken up.
In another operation, a police party of Police Post Sangam established a naka at Semthan. During checking, approximately 500 grams of ganja was recovered from the possession of Fayaz Ahmad Sheikh S/o Mohd Maqbool Sheikh R/o Semthan. Accordingly, a case has been registered and further investigation initiated.
Similarly, a police party of Police Post Aishmuqam, during naka checking at Rangkadal, apprehended Shabir Ahmad Shah S/o Abdul Rashid Shah R/o Halwani, Panchalpora. Approximately 10 grams of charas was recovered from his possession. Accordingly, FIR No. 104/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered, the accused arrested and further investigation taken up.
In another action, a police party of Police Station Anantnag apprehended Bilal Ahmad Sheikh S/o Abdul Ahad R/o Zadipora, Anantnag, at Nandpora. Approximately 350 grams of charas was recovered from his possession. Accordingly, a case has been registered and investigation initiated.
Anantnag Police reiterates its firm commitment to dismantling drug networks and taking strict action against those involved in drug trafficking. The general public is urged to cooperate with police and share credible information regarding drug-related activities to help build a drug-free society.
