10/10/2026
*Anantnag Police Intensifies Crackdown on Drug Menace; Two Drug Peddlers Apprehended, Narcotics Recovered*
Anantnag, 10 October 2026:
Continuing its sustained crackdown on drug trafficking, Anantnag Police apprehended two drug peddlers in separate incidents at Bus Stand Anantnag and Kapran, Dooru, and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
In the first incident, a police party of Police Post Bus Stand, while conducting routine patrolling at Prem Gali, Bus Stand Anantnag, apprehended a suspected person identified as Bilal Ahmad Magloo, son of Manzoor Ahmad Magloo, resident of Wagay Mohallah, Achabal. During his search, charas was recovered from his possession.
In another incident, during the evening hours, a police party of Police Station Dooru apprehended a person, identified as Mohd Sabir Bumla, resident of Hangipora, at Kapran, Dooru. During his search, approximately 07 grams of he**in was recovered from his possession.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at the respective police stations, and further investigation has been initiated.
Anantnag Police remains committed to intensifying its efforts against drug trafficking and dismantling the drug network. The public is urged to cooperate with police and share credible information about drug-related activities to help build a Drug-Free Anantnag.
