*Anantnag Police Seizes 5.18kg Contraband, One Arrested in Ongoing Crackdown on Narcotics*
Anantnag, 19 November :In a continued crackdown on drug peddling and narcotics smuggling in the district, Anantnag Police have arrested a drug peddler and recovered a significant quantity of contraband from his possession.
Police Post Verinag received credible information that one individual, Mukhtar Ahmad Haji son of Gh. Rasool Haji resident of Bonagund Verinag, had concealed cannabis-like substance in a tin shed near his residence. Acting swiftly on this input, a case FIR No. 110/2025 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Dooru, and investigation was taken up.
During the course of investigation, a police team accompanied by the Executive Magistrate Dooru, Lambardar, and the concerned Chowkidar conducted a thorough search of the suspected tin shed. During the search, the team recovered one nylon bag containing cannabis leaves with seeds and top-like material, in a half-dried and half-crushed form. The recovered contraband was weighed and found to be 5 kg 180 grams.
The seized substance was properly sealed on the spot in presence of the Executive Magistrate. The accused has been arrested, and further investigation is underway to identify other individuals involved and to dismantle the supply chain.
Anantnag Police remain committed to eradicating the drug menace and urge the general public to share any information related to drug trafficking to help build a drug-free society.
