Anantnag, Nov 1 (JKNS): Continuing its sustained campaign against drug trafficking and narcotics abuse, Anantnag Police has recorded significant achievements during the first ten months of 2026.
Police spokesperson in a statement issued here to news agency JKNS said that, during this period, Anantnag Police registered 525 FIRs under various provisions of the NDPS Act and arrested 602 drug peddlers for narcotics trafficking and related activities.
In multiple operations across the district, police seized more than 597 kilograms of contraband substances and recovered cash amounting to ₹27,64,276 from drug peddlers.
As part of its action against properties acquired through narcotics proceeds, properties worth approximately ₹63 crore were attached in 43 cases under relevant provisions of law. Additionally, 20 illegal properties worth ₹20 crore, linked to narcotics proceeds, were demolished.
Under its destruction drives, 2,000 kilograms of narcotic substances were destroyed after completing due legal procedures. Illegal narcotic cultivation spread over 305 marlas of land was also destroyed.
Police further retrieved more than 271 marlas of government land from encroachment by drug peddlers.
As part of its special enforcement measures, female drug peddlers and 13 female cultivators were arrested. Eight government employees were also found involved in drug-related cases, with legal action initiated against them.
Under preventive measures, 17 drug peddlers were detained under the PIT NDPS Act. Besides, 28 driving licences and 22 Registration Certificates (RCs) were cancelled in connection with narcotics-related offences.
To curb the movement and supply of narcotics, Anantnag Police conducted 300 Narco-CASOs across the district.
During inspections conducted jointly with concerned departments, 23 medical shops were inspected, with 23 violations detected and legal action initiated.
As part of capacity-building measures, 220 Investigation Officers handling NDPS cases were imparted training at DPO Anantnag on legal procedures and evidence handling.
Anantnag Police reiterated its firm commitment to eradicating the drug menace from society and appealed to the general public, particularly the youth, to cooperate in identifying and reporting drug-related activities.
Police said public support remains vital in the collective fight against drug abuse to safeguard the future of society. (JKNS)
