Srinagar, Nov 12: Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking and substance abuse, J&K Police in Anantnag carried out five separate operations across the district, resulting in the arrest of five individuals and recovery of approximately 2.2 kilograms of narcotic substances.
A police spokesperson said that in the first operation, acting on reliable information, Police Station Aishmuqam conducted a search of a cowshed belonging to Mohammad Ashraf Shah son of Rahmat Shah, resident of Amadzoo, who had allegedly concealed narcotic substances there for the purpose of selling them. During the search, approximately 1.446 kg of Bhang Bhoosa was recovered. Accordingly, FIR No. 107/2026 under relevant sections of law has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
In another operation, a police party from Police Station Dooru, during naka checking at Shankarpora Crossing, apprehended an individual and recovered approximately 100 grams of charas from his possession, spokesperson said.
Similarly, a police party from Police Station Anantnag apprehended Faisal Shabir Shugan S/o Shabir Ahmad Shugan, resident of Natipora Khanabal, at Natipora and recovered approximately 200 grams of charas from his possession.
In another operation, a police party from Police Post Dialgam apprehended Ubaid Khurshaid Naikoo son of Khurshaid Ahmad Naikoo, resident of Wavthroo Nadoora, and recovered approximately 100 grams of charas powder from his possession.
In the fifth operation, during night patrolling, a police party from Police Station Srigufwara apprehended Abid Hussain Bhat son of Farooq Ahmad Bhat, resident of Hitigam, at Hitigam Crossing. During his search, 329.6 grams of charas powder was recovered from his possession, spokesperson said.
The cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station Srigufwara, and further investigations have been taken up.
J&K Police reiterated its firm commitment to eradicating the drug menace and urged the general public to share information regarding drug trafficking and substance abuse with the police.
