ANANTNAG, OCT 30: In a fresh round of action against the narcotics trade, Anantnag Police have arrested five alleged drug peddlers in multiple operations across the district, effecting significant recoveries of contraband substances, including 1.570 kilograms of cannabis powder, 13 grams of heroin, 30.4 grams of brown sugar and 7 grams of cannabis.
The coordinated action by police teams from Srigufwara, Mattan, Malakhnag and Sangam forms part of the district police’s sustained efforts to curb the supply and distribution of narcotic substances and take action against individuals allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
In one of the major recoveries, a police team from Police Station Srigufwara, while conducting naka checking, intercepted Shabir Ahmad Deedad, son of Gh. Qadir Deedad, a resident of Lehandajan, Pahalgam. A search of his person led to the recovery of 1.570 kilograms of cannabis powder. Police subsequently registered FIR Number 109/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Srigufwara and initiated an investigation into the case.
In a separate operation in the Mattan area, police apprehended two persons, Imtiyaz Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohd. Shafi Bhat, and Sabgatullah Ganie, son of Khursheed Ahmad Ganie, both residents of Ganipora, Mattan. During the operation, police recovered 30.4 grams of brown sugar from their possession. FIR Number 125/2026 has been registered at Police Station Mattan, and further investigation is underway.
Meanwhile, a police party conducting naka checking at Malakhnag intercepted Fardin Ahmad Khan alias Sameer Khan, son of Bashir Ahmad Khan, resident of Qazi Mohalla, Anantnag. During his search, 13 grams of heroin was recovered. The accused was arrested, and a case was registered in connection with the recovery.
In another operation, personnel from Police Post Sangam apprehended Owais Hassan Allaie, son of Gh. Hassan Allaie, resident of Niana, GB Khalil. Police recovered 7 grams of cannabis during his search, following which a case was registered and investigation initiated.
The latest operations highlight the continued enforcement measures being undertaken by Anantnag Police against the illegal possession and trafficking of narcotic substances. The recoveries across different police jurisdictions indicate the sustained field-level action through naka checking and targeted interventions to identify and apprehend suspected individuals involved in the drug trade.
Investigations in the respective cases are underway to establish the origin of the seized contraband, examine the possible supply channels and determine whether the arrested individuals have links with other persons involved in narcotics distribution.
Anantnag Police have reiterated their commitment to maintaining an uncompromising approach towards drug trafficking and dismantling the networks operating within the district. Police have also appealed to citizens, particularly youth and community representatives, to come forward with credible information about drug-related activities and assist law enforcement agencies in combating the menace.
The police maintained that sustained enforcement, community participation and public vigilance are essential to prevent the spread of drug abuse and protect the younger generation from the damaging consequences of narcotics.
