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Police arrest four drug peddlers, recover 11.86 kg contraband in Anantnag

ANANTNAG — Police in Anantnag arrested four alleged drug peddlers in four separate operations across the district and recovered around 11.86 kilograms of contraband substances, officials said on Thursday. In the first operation, Police Station Mattan conducted a search at the residential premises of Zakir Hussain Khan, a resident of Satrimaidan, Gopalpora, Mattan, following specific […]

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Police detain four persons after stone-pelting incident in Anantnag

ANANTNAG — Police in Anantnag have detained four persons for questioning following a stone-pelting incident at Pehroo Sherbagh during Isha prayers, officials said. According to police, an altercation broke out over the offering of prayers at a house converted into a place of worship, following which some miscreants allegedly pelted stones, causing minor damage. Police […]

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Two residential buildings worth ₹2.5 crore attached under NDPS Act in Anantnag

ANANTNAG — Police in Anantnag attached two residential buildings worth approximately ₹2.5 crore belonging to accused persons involved in drug-related cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, officials said on Saturday. In the first action, Police Station Srigufwara attached a double-storey residential house valued at around ₹1 crore belonging to Ab Rashid […]

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Six drug peddlers arrested in Anantnag, Awantipora; contraband recovered

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested six alleged drug peddlers in separate operations in Anantnag and Awantipora districts and recovered heroin, charas, brown sugar and other contraband substances from their possession, officials said on Friday. In Awantipora, police arrested a person identified as Arafat Ahmad Ahanger, a resident of Rathsuna, Tral, during naka […]

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Anantnag DM declares District Bar Association Elections held on October 27 Null and Void

ANANTNAG — The District Magistrate Anantnag has declared the District Bar Association Anantnag elections held on October 27, 2026, null and void, citing violation of official orders and non-fulfilment of mandatory conditions. According to an order issued by the Office of the District Magistrate on Wednesday, the election process of the association had earlier been […]

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Anantnag Police traces all 125 missing persons reported in 2026, including 35 minors

ANANTNAG — Anantnag Police has traced all 125 persons reported missing across various police stations in the district during 2026, achieving a 100 per cent success rate, officials said. Of the 125 persons traced, 90 were adults and 35 were minors, according to the police. The achievement follows sustained efforts, prompt action and continuous follow-up […]

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7 drug peddlers apprehended, 7.86 Kg contraband seized, 8 cases registered in Anantnag

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 […]

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Police seize 16 vehicles in crackdown on illegal mining in Anantnag, Awantipora

ANANTNAG — Police seized 16 vehicles allegedly involved in illegal mining during a night-time enforcement drive in Anantnag and Awantipora, officials said on Sunday. In Anantnag, police seized seven tractors, two tippers and five dumpers allegedly involved in illegal mining. During security checks, 87 suspicious persons were detained for verification. Police also took action against […]

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Police attaches ₹1.30 crore shopping complex of alleged drug peddler in Anantnag

ANANTNAG — Police has attached a double-storey shopping complex worth approximately ₹1.30 crore under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in Dooru area of Anantnag district, officials said on Sunday. The property belongs to Mohammad Amin Sofi, son of Abdul Rahim Sofi, a resident of Patikhas, Verinag, who is allegedly involved in multiple […]