ANANTNAG, OCT 14: Intensifying its crackdown on drug trafficking and narcotics-related activities, Anantnag Police apprehended three alleged drug peddlers in separate operations in Bijbehara and Khanabal areas, recovering 2.08 kilograms of poppy straw and a combined 28.5 grams of cannabis. A motorcycle allegedly linked to one of the cases was also seized.
In the first operation, a team from Police Station Bijbehara intercepted a motorcycle bearing registration number PB46U-2485 during checking. The rider, identified as Javaid Ahmad Mir, son of Gh Hassan, resident of Batigund Laribal, was apprehended after 2.08 kilograms of poppy straw was allegedly recovered from his possession. The motorcycle was seized as part of the investigation.
In a separate operation, Bijbehara Police apprehended Farooq Ahmad Sheikh, son of Late Ab Gani Sheikh, resident of Kanelwan, at Kanelwan and recovered 24 grams of cannabis from his possession. The recovery forms part of the ongoing enforcement action against the possession and alleged distribution of narcotic substances in the area.
Meanwhile, personnel from Police Post GBS apprehended Gulzar Ahmad Shah, son of Mohd Ismail Shah, resident of Khanabal, at Chee Tarbal Bridge. During his search, police recovered 4.50 grams of cannabis from his possession.
Police have registered separate cases under the relevant provisions of law in all three instances, and further investigations have been initiated to establish the circumstances surrounding the recoveries and determine whether the accused were linked to any wider narcotics distribution network.
The operations reflect the continued enforcement efforts of Anantnag Police against the possession and trafficking of prohibited narcotic substances. The recoveries across Bijbehara and Khanabal also underline the importance of sustained vigilance, targeted checking and public cooperation in addressing drug-related activities.
Anantnag Police reiterated its commitment to combating drug trafficking and curbing substance abuse, urging residents to share credible information about narcotics-related activities with law enforcement agencies. Police emphasised that public participation remains an important component of efforts to protect young people and communities from the harmful consequences of drug abuse.
The police have urged citizens to cooperate with the ongoing anti-narcotics campaign and support collective efforts to build a drug-free society.
