Srinagar, Oct 27 (KNO): Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and substance abuse, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Anantnag apprehended six drug peddlers at different locations across the district and recovered contraband substances from their possession. Cases have been registered under relevant provisions of law, and investigations have been initiated.
In a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a police spokesperson said that a police party from Police Station Bijbehara, during patrolling at Gadhanjipora, apprehended Bilal Ahmad Bader, son of Gh. Rasool Bader, resident of Housing Colony, Gadhanjipora, Bijbehara. During his search, approximately 2 kilograms of ganja-like substance were recovered. Accordingly, FIR No. 325/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered, and investigation has been taken up. In another action, a police party from Police Station Anantnag apprehended Ab Aziz Hajam, son of Bashir Ahmad Hajam, resident of Nazuk Mohalla, near Ganziwarda Bridge, Anantnag. Approximately 114 grams of charas-powder-like substance were recovered from his possession. A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
Meanwhile, a police party from Police Post Janglatmandi, during patrolling at T-Point Ashajipora, apprehended Zahid Ahmad Sheikh, son of Bashir Ahmad Sheikh, resident of Sherpora. During his search, approximately 5.1 grams of charas-like substance were recovered. Accordingly, a case has been registered, and investigation has been initiated. In a similar action, a police party from Police Post Sangam apprehended Satendra Kumar, son of Harichandra Ram, resident of Bhawal, Bihar. Approximately 6.20 grams of charas-like substance were recovered from his possession. Cognizance has been taken, and further investigation has been initiated.
Moreover, a naka party from Police Station Srigufwara, during naka checking at Poshkreeri, Srigufwara, apprehended Reyaz Ahmad Dar, son of Bashir Ahmed Dar, resident of Gur, Bijbehara. During his search, approximately 10 grams of charas-like substance were recovered from his possession. Cognizance under the relevant provisions of law has been taken. In another action, a police party from Police Post Sangam apprehended Mohd Subhan, son of Mohd Mohiuddin Sabrash, resident of Parmanandpur, Raghopur, Bihar, at Naina G.B. Khalil. During his search, approximately 18 grams of charas-like substance were recovered from his possession. Accordingly, a case has been registered, and investigation has been taken up, spokesperson said.
Police reiterated its commitment to intensifying the crackdown against drug trafficking and taking strict action against those involved in the illicit drug trade. They said the drive will continue with the objective of dismantling drug networks, safeguarding the youth, and building a drug-free society—(KNO)