ANANTNAG, OCT 26: Anantnag Police have intensified their campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuse across the district, apprehending seven alleged drug peddlers, registering eight cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, seizing a vehicle and recovering more than 7.86 kilograms of suspected contraband substances during a series of coordinated operations.
The operations, conducted at multiple locations across the district, resulted in the recovery of suspected cannabis, cannabis powder-like substances and a ganja-like substance. The largest seizure was made by Police Post Sangam during a raid at a residential house in Baliyar Marhama, where approximately 7.170 kilograms of a ganja-like substance were recovered. The accused was not present at the time of the raid, and efforts are underway to apprehend him.
According to police, a team from Police Station Anantnag apprehended Sareer Ahmad Bhat, son of Khazir Mohammad Bhat, a resident of Chirhama Mirbazar, at Nawvathoo Danter. Approximately 230 grams of a cannabis powder-like substance were recovered from his possession.
In another operation, police intercepted a Hyundai i10 bearing registration number JK05B-3181, driven by Mohd Altaf Bhat, son of Abdul Majeed Bhat, a resident of Mirdanter. During the search, approximately 153 grams of a cannabis powder-like substance were recovered. The vehicle was seized, and a case was registered under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act.
In separate operations conducted at Wazirbagh and behind Police Station Anantnag, police apprehended Bittu Dantani, son of Raju Dantani, a resident of Chapur Mehdi Kuwa, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, presently residing at Achabal Adda, Anantnag, and Ajay Kumar, son of Kishan Kumar, a resident of Verrugam Kadi, Gujarat. Approximately 17 grams and 22 grams of cannabis, respectively, were recovered from their possession.
Meanwhile, acting on reliable information, Police Post Sangam conducted a search operation at the residential premises of Bilal Ahmad Bhat, son of Abdul Wahab Bhat, a resident of Baliyar Marhama. During the raid, police recovered approximately 7.170 kilograms of a ganja-like substance. In connection with the recovery, FIR Number 323/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered, and further efforts are being made to trace and apprehend the accused.
In another action, a naka party of Police Post Shairbagh apprehended Danish Manzoor Shaikh, son of Manzoor Ahmad Shaikh, a resident of Janglat Mandi, Anantnag, at High Ground. Approximately 205 grams of a cannabis-like substance were recovered from his possession.
Similarly, a naka party of Police Station Mattan apprehended Javid Mukhtiyaar Pashoo, son of Mukhtiyaar Ahmad Pashoo, a resident of Gopalpora, Mattan. Police recovered approximately 52.6 grams of a cannabis-like substance from his possession. Accordingly, FIR Number 123/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Mattan.
In a separate operation, a police team from Police Post DK Pora apprehended Bashir Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohd Abdullah Bhat, a resident of Brinty, and recovered approximately 15 grams of cannabis from his possession. A case has been registered, and further investigation has been initiated.
The series of operations highlights the continuing efforts of Anantnag Police to identify and act against suspected drug peddlers through targeted interventions, raids and naka checking. The substantial recovery from the Sangam area also forms a significant part of the latest anti-narcotics action, with police continuing efforts to apprehend the accused linked to the case.
Anantnag Police have reiterated their commitment to combating drug trafficking and curbing substance abuse, while appealing to the public to share credible information about the movement, storage and sale of narcotic substances. Police have emphasised that public cooperation is crucial to identifying those involved in the illicit drug trade and strengthening the collective campaign to protect young people and build a drug-free society.
