**Anantnag Police Intensifies Crackdown on Drug Trafficking; Five Persons Apprehended, 2.2 Kg of Narcotic Substances Recovered in Five Separate Operations**
Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking and substance abuse, Anantnag Police carried out five separate operations across the district, resulting in the apprehension of five individuals and recovery of approximately **2.2 kg of narcotic substances**.
In the first operation, acting on reliable information, Police Station Aishmuqam conducted a search of a cowshed belonging to Mohammad Ashraf Shah S/o Rahmat Shah, R/o Amadzoo, who had allegedly concealed narcotic substances there for the purpose of selling them. During the search, approximately **1.446 kg of Bhang Bhoosa** was recovered. Accordingly, FIR No. 107/2026 under relevant sections of the NDPS Act has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
In another operation, a police party from Police Station Dooru, during naka checking at Shankarpora Crossing, apprehended an individual and recovered approximately **100 grams of charas** from his possession. A case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Dooru.
Similarly, a police party from Police Station Anantnag apprehended Faisal Shabir Shugan S/o Shabir Ahmad Shugan, R/o Natipora Khanabal, at Natipora and recovered approximately **200 grams of charas** from his possession. Accordingly, a case has been registered.
In the fourth operation, a police party from Police Post Dialgam apprehended Ubaid Khurshaid Naikoo S/o Khurshaid Ahmad Naikoo, R/o Wavthroo Nadoora, and recovered approximately **100 grams of charas powder** from his possession. In this regard, FIR No. 419/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Anantnag.
In the fifth operation, during night patrolling, a police party from Police Station Srigufwara apprehended Abid Hussain Bhat S/o Farooq Ahmad Bhat, R/o Hitigam, at Hitigam Crossing. During his search, **329.6 grams of charas powder** was recovered from his possession. Accordingly, FIR No. 114/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Srigufwara, and further investigation has been taken up.
Anantnag Police reiterates its firm commitment to eradicating the drug menace and urges the general public to share information regarding drug trafficking and substance abuse with the police. Public cooperation remains vital in building a drug-free society.
