**Anantnag Police Arrests Three Drug Peddlers in Two Separate NDPS Cases; Heroin and Charas Recovered**
Anantnag, 08 November 2026:
Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking, Anantnag Police arrested three drug peddlers in two separate incidents and recovered heroin and charas from their possession.
In the first incident, a police party from Police Station Mattan, during naka checking at Gopalpora Crossing, intercepted a motorcycle bearing registration No. JK03Q-4134. During checking, two persons travelling on the motorcycle, identified as Ubaid Ahmed Khan, S/o Ghulam Mohammad Khan, and Yawar Sultan, S/o Mohammad Sultan, both residents of Gopalpora, were apprehended. During their search, approximately 14 grams of heroin (7 grams each) were recovered from their possession. Accordingly, FIR No. 130/2026 under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Mattan, and investigation has been taken up.
In another incident, a police party from Police Post Sangam, during naka checking at Sangam Chowk, intercepted a vehicle bearing registration No. JK01AT-9464, travelling from Jammu towards Srinagar. The vehicle was being driven by Waseem Bashir Bhat, S/o Bashir Ahmad Bhat, resident of Lal Chowk, Srinagar. During search, 6.15 grams of charas was recovered from his possession. Accordingly, a case under relevant provisions of law was registered.
Anantnag Police reiterates its commitment to intensify its efforts against drug trafficking and urges the general public to cooperate with police in eradicating the drug menace from society.
