ANANTNAG, SEPT 30: Mattan Police has dealt a major blow to the illegal narcotics trade with the seizure of a staggering 75 kilograms of crushed cannabis from two residential premises in Sonch Brah and the arrest of two persons in connection with the recovery.
Acting on specific and reliable information about the concealment of a large quantity of narcotic substance, police launched searches at the houses of Mudasir Ahmad Khan, son of Mohd. Haneef Khan, and Abdul Qayoom Khan, son of Saifullah Khan, both residents of Sonch Brah.
Following the requisite search orders from the competent authority, police teams carried out searches of the two premises.
The operation led to the recovery of 31.2 kg of crushed cannabis from Mudasir Ahmad Khan’s residence and 43.8 kg from Abdul Qayoom Khan’s house, taking the total seizure to 75 kg.
Cases under FIR Numbers 108/2026 and 109/2026 under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Mattan.
Both accused have been arrested, while the seized contraband has been taken into possession as per law.
The operation has also triggered a deeper investigation into the source, intended destination and wider network behind the consignment, with investigators working to establish whether other persons are linked to the illegal procurement, storage or distribution of the narcotic substance.
The substantial recovery and arrests mark another significant action by Mattan Police against the narcotics trade, as investigators now focus on unravelling the larger supply chain and identifying any additional links involved in the case.
