Anantnag, April 10: In a major success against drug trafficking, Anantnag Police on Friday has arrested five drug peddlers and recovered a significant quantity of narcotic substances in multiple operations across the district.
A Police spokesperson said, Acting on a specific input, a raid was conducted at the residential house of Fayaz Ahmad Dar S/O Mohd Jabbar Dar R/O Naina Gund Baba Khalil, Sangam after obtaining a search warrant from the Hon’ble Court. During the search, 3 kg 99 grams of charas powder-like substance was recovered. The accused Fayaz Ahmad Dar and his son Arbaz Ahmad Dar were arrested on the spot. A case FIR No. 82/2026 under sections 8/20, 29 NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Bijbehara, and investigation is underway.
In another operation, a police party from PP Sangam during naka checking at Naibasti Marhama intercepted a Hyundai i20 (JK13J-0803). Two individuals, Shahzada Suvaid S/O Manzoor Ahmad Shah and Waris-ul-Islam S/O Nazir Ahmad Shah, both residents of Batagund Tral, were found in possession of 488 grams of charas-like substance. Both were arrested and FIR No. 83/2026 under sections 8/20, 29 NDPS Act has been registered.
Further, Police party from Police Station Anantnag during naka checking at Anantnag bypass near the overhead Danter bridge, intercepted Sajad Ahmad Shah S/O Gh Rasool Shah R/O Hakhoora Badazgaam. On search, charas-like substance in the form of 07 sticks weighing 106 grams and powder weighing 88 grams was recovered. A case under relevant sections of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Anantnag.
Anantnag Police appeals to the public to extend cooperation and share information related to drug peddling, ensuring a safer and drug-free society.
