Anantnag, May 1 (JKNS): Intensifying its crackdown on drug trafficking, Anantnag Police on Friday registered four NDPS cases and arrested five accused persons in a series of coordinated operations across the district, officials said.
As per news agency JKNS, Police has achieved multiple successes across the district, leading to the registration of 04 NDPS cases and arrest of 05 accused persons.
At Sagam Kokernag, a naka party of Police Station Kokernag intercepted a suspicious Maruti Suzuki Fronx (JK03Q-4233). The vehicle attempted to flee but was tactfully stopped. Two occupants, identified as Aqib Nissar Rangraze of Anantnag and Umar Yousuf Mahroo of Kishtwar, were apprehended. During search, 13.36 grams of heroin-like substance was recovered. Accordingly, FIR No. 39/2026 under relevant sections of NDPS Act was registered.
Similarly, at Mehmoodabad Bridge, a naka party of Police Station Dooru apprehended one individual identified as Rameez Bashir Bhat of Tilwangund. Upon personal search, 2.65 grams of heroin-like substance was recovered, leading to registration of FIR No. 64/2026.
In another action, a police party from PP Verinag during patrolling at Gutligund apprehended one Sabzar Ahmed Sofi of Hallan Verinag. During search, 92 grams of charas powder and 20 grams of charas were recovered. FIR No. 63/2026 under NDPS Act stands registered at Police Station Dooru.
Further, a police party from Police Station Larnoo during routine patrolling at Khrety Lovlupora intercepted one Adil Ahmad Sheikh of Larnoo. Upon search, 2.300 kilograms of ganja and 18 grams of charas were recovered. Accordingly, FIR No. 23/2026 under NDPS Act was registered.
All accused persons have been arrested and further investigation in all cases is underway.
Anantnag Police remains committed to eradicating the menace of drugs and urges the general public to cooperate and share information regarding drug-related activities. (JKNS)
