ANANTNAG — Police in Anantnag registered eight cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, apprehended seven alleged drug peddlers, seized a vehicle and recovered over 7.86 kg of contraband substances during a series of anti-drug operations across the district, officials said on Monday.
During one operation, police apprehended Sareer Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Chirhama Mirbazar, at Nawvathoo Danter and recovered around 230 grams of a charas powder-like substance from his possession.
In another operation, police intercepted a Hyundai i10, bearing registration number JK05B-3181, driven by Mohd Altaf Bhat of Mirdanter. Around 153 grams of a charas powder-like substance was recovered, and the vehicle was seized.
In separate operations at Wazirbagh and behind Police Station Anantnag, police apprehended Bittu Dantani and Ajay Kumar, both originally from Gujarat, and recovered approximately 17 grams and 22 grams of charas, respectively.
Meanwhile, acting on specific information, Police Post Sangam raided the residential house of Bilal Ahmad Bhat at Baliyar Marhama and recovered around 7.17 kg of a ganja-like substance. The accused was not present during the raid. Police registered FIR No. 323/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act and initiated efforts to apprehend him.
In another operation, a naka party of Police Post Shairbagh apprehended Danish Manzoor Shaikh of Janglat Mandi at High Ground and recovered around 205 grams of a charas-like substance.
Similarly, Police Station Mattan apprehended Javid Mukhtiyaar Pashoo of Gopalpora, Mattan, and recovered approximately 52.6 grams of a charas-like substance. FIR No. 123/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act was registered in the case.
In a separate action, Police Post DK Pora apprehended Bashir Ahmad Bhat of Brinty and recovered around 15 grams of charas from his possession. A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
Anantnag Police reiterated its commitment to intensifying action against drug trafficking and urged the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in efforts to curb the drug menace. — (KIMS)