*Anantnag Police Intensifies Anti-Drug Drive: 3 Cases Registered, 6 Peddlers Held, Over 3.7 Kg Narcotics & Cash ₹10,450 Seized*
Anantnag: 19 April 2026
Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking, Anantnag Police achieved major success with the arrest of Six persons and seizure of over 3.7 kg of narcotics along with cash ₹10,450 recovered in three separate operations.
1. *PS Anantnag*: During naka checking at Danter, four persons coming towards Anantnag town attempted to flee on seeing the police party but were tactfully apprehended. Search led to recovery of 3.178 kg ganja powder-like substance and cash ₹10,450. The accused have been identified as Shabir Qayoom S/o Abdul Qayoom Deva R/o Cheeni Chowk Anantnag, Zahid Manzoor S/o Manzoor Ahmed Mir R/o Hassnpora Bagh A/P Kha Bazar Anantnag, Faizan Lone S/o Nazir Ahamed Lone R/o Mir-Danter Anantnag. One accused, Gowher Reshi R/o Danter, managed to flee. Case registered and investigation underway.
2. *PP Sangam*: A police party during naka checking at Marhama Crossing intercepted Swift vehicle JK04J-5556. Two occupants, Mohammad Tufail Hajam S/o Abdul Salaam Hajam and Mushtaq Ahmad Khanday S/o Mohammad Sidiq Khanday, both R/o Badipora Chadoora, were apprehended. Search of the vehicle yielded 3.29 grams brown sugar-like substance and 7.88 grams charas-like substance. FIR No. 97/2026 U/S 8/20/21/29 NDPS Act has been registered at PS concerned.
3. *PS Bijbehara*: During naka checking at Doodhnad Waghama, Javaid Ahmad Mantoo S/O Wali Mohammad Mantoo R/O Waghama Bijbehara was apprehended and 468 grams of charas powder recovered from his possession. Case FIR No. 98/2026 U/S 8/20 NDPS Act stands registered.
Anantnag Police reiterates its zero-tolerance policy towards drug menace. Stringent action against peddlers and smugglers will continue to safeguard the youth and society. General public is requested to cooperate with police and share information regarding drug peddling in their areas. Identity of informers will be kept confidential.
