*Anantnag Police Arrests Second Accused in 110 Kg Ganja Haul; Major Breakthrough in FIR No. 39/2026*
Anantnag, May 02, 2026:
In continuation of investigation into FIR No. 39/2026 registered under relevant sections of the NDPS Act at Police Station Srigufwara, Anantnag Police has achieved another significant breakthrough by apprehending the second accused involved in the transportation of a huge quantity of narcotic substance.
It is pertinent to mention that during a naka/checking at Shalgam Crossing, police party of Anantnag Police Arrests Second Accused in 110 Kg Ganja Haul; Major Breakthrough in FIR No. 39/2026
Absconding accused tracked down and apprehended after sustained manhunt; investigation to establish forward linkages continues
It is pertinent to mention that during a naka/checking at Shalgam Crossing, police party of Police Station Srigufwara had made a chance recovery of approximately 110 kilograms of Ganja-like substance from an Alto-800 bearing registration number JK01W-7328.
During the operation, two persons namely Nazeer Khatana S/O Faqir Khatana R/O Gujjar Basti Shalgam and Abdul Rashid Bhat S/O Asadullah Bhat R/O Shitipura were found involved in the transportation of the contraband substance. While Nazeer Khatana was apprehended on the spot, the co-accused Abdul Rashid Bhat managed top flee from the scene taking advantage of the circumstances.
Anantnag Police remains committed to dismantling drug trafficking networks and urges the public to cooperate in the fight against drug menace.
