15/04/2026
Anantnag Police Continue Crackdown on Drug Trafficking; 5 Cases Registered, 4 Arrested; Above 7.340 Kgs of Contraband Recovered
Anantnag, April 15, 2026:
Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking, Anantnag Police achieved significant success in multiple operations across the district, leading to recovery of substantial quantities of contraband substances and arrest of involved individuals.
Police Station Srigufwara, acting on specific information, conducted a raid at the residence of Naseer Ahmad of Shirhama and recovered 6.614 kgs of Charas. The accused was not present at the spot. A case has been registered and efforts are underway to apprehend him.
In another incident, a police party from PS Larnoo, during routine naka checking established for tourist security at Bidhad Bridge, apprehended Ab Hameed Sheikh S/o Gh Rasool Sheikh R/o Sheikh Mohalla Vailoo Devalgam. During search, 32 grams of Charas were recovered from his possession. A case has been registered and investigation has been initiated.
Similarly, a naka established by PC Pahalgam at Wullarhama on the Bijbehara–Pahalgam road led to the apprehension of one biker identified as Danish Ahmad Kumar S/o Gull Mohammad Kumar R/o Kralpora Kullar. During frisking, approximately 100 grams of charas-like substance was recovered from his possession. A case has been registered and further investigation is in progress.
In another operation, a police party from Police Post Sangam, during naka checking at Panjpora, intercepted a WagonR bearing registration number DL8CR 0936 and apprehended one person identified as Taseen Ramzan Bhat S/O Mohd Ramzan Bhat R/O Batpora Marhama. During checking, 32 grams of charas (stick form) and 292 grams of charas powder were recovered from his possession. In this regard, FIR No. 92/2026 under Section 8/20 NDPS Act has been registered and investigation has been taken up.
In a further action, one person namely Feroz Ahmad Mundu S/o Habibullah Mundu R/O Nattipora Sangam, a daily wager employee in PDD Department, was apprehended at Halmulla. During search, approximately 270 grams of charas powder was recovered from his possession. A case has been registered and investigation has been initiated.
Anantnag Police reiterates its firm commitment to eradicate the drug menace and urges the general public to cooperate by sharing any information related to drug peddling or illegal activities.
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