ANANTNAG, OCT 29: Intensifying its campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuse, Anantnag Police apprehended eight suspected drug peddlers in multiple operations across the district in a single day, registering eight cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and recovering approximately 363.6 grams of cannabis and 20.6 grams of heroin.
The coordinated operations were carried out by police parties from different police stations and police posts during naka checking and other enforcement activities. The recoveries were reported from Pehru Crossing, the Bidder–Irkumoo link road, Kirkadal in Bijbehara, Donipawa, Halpora, Sangam, Shehlipora in Achabal and Harnag, reflecting the geographical spread of the enforcement drive.
At Pehru Crossing, a police party from Police Post Sherbagh apprehended Abid Ahmad Mir, son of Bashir Ahmad Mir, a resident of Chak Hangulgund, Kokernag, and recovered approximately 118 grams of cannabis from his possession. A case has been registered at Police Station Anantnag.
In a separate operation on the link road connecting Bidder with Irkumoo, Police Station Kokernag apprehended Mohammad Arif Naikoo, son of Abdul Gani Naikoo, a resident of Gadool, and recovered approximately 12 grams of cannabis. A case FIR Number 180/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered.
During naka checking near Kirkadal in Bijbehara, a police party apprehended Tajdar Amin Khan, son of Mohd Amin Khan, a resident of Sitari Mohalla, Bijbehara. Approximately 20.6 grams of heroin were recovered from his possession. Police Station Bijbehara registered FIR Number 329/2026 under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act.
Police Station Anantnag reported two further recoveries in separate incidents. Amir Hussain Sheikh, son of Abdul Hamid Sheikh, a resident of Donipawa, Anantnag, was apprehended with approximately eight grams of cannabis, while Bilal Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Rashid Dar, a resident of Halpora, Kokernag, was apprehended with approximately 17 grams. Separate cases have been registered in both incidents.
At Sangam, a police party from Police Post Sangam apprehended Mehboob Hussain Shah, son of Maqbool Hussain Shah, a resident of Surankote, Poonch, and recovered approximately 19 grams of cannabis. A case has been registered, and further investigation has been initiated.
In another operation at Link Road Shehlipora, opposite NH-244/Stone Quarry in Achabal, a police party from Police Station Achabal apprehended Moomin Nazir Wagay, son of Nazir Ahmad Wagay, a resident of Kanganhal. Approximately 19 grams of cannabis, including packing material, were recovered. A case FIR Number 117/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Achabal.
At Harnag, a police party from Police Post Khanabal apprehended Rahil Mushtaq Bhat, son of Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Aung Matipora, Anantnag, and recovered approximately 150 grams of cannabis. A case FIR Number 401/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Anantnag.
With eight suspected drug peddlers apprehended and eight cases registered, Anantnag Police has reiterated its commitment to intensifying action against drug trafficking and substance abuse. Further investigation in the reported cases is underway.
The operations underline the importance of sustained naka checking, local policing and public cooperation in identifying suspected drug-related activities. Police have appealed to citizens to share credible information about drug trafficking and substance abuse to help prevent the spread of narcotics and protect vulnerable sections of society, particularly young people.
Anantnag Police reiterated its resolve to continue its anti-drug campaign and called for collective public participation in building a healthier, safer and drug-free society.
