Anantnag, October 12, 2026: Anantnag Police has intensified its anti-narcotics drive, apprehending six suspected drug peddlers in separate operations across the district within the last 24 hours. Police recovered charas and charas-like substances from their possession, registered six FIRs and initiated investigations into the cases.

During naka checking at Kha Bazar, Anantnag, a police team from Police Post Janglatmandi intercepted Ashiq Hussain Dar, son of Ghulam Qadir Dar, a resident of Chichiri Pora. During his search, police recovered 7 grams of charas and initiated legal proceedings.

In a separate operation, a naka party from Police Station Uttersoo apprehended Arshad Ahmad Bhat, son of Abdul Rehman Bhat, a resident of Karad, during routine checking at Kantigund. Police recovered 10 grams of a charas-like substance from his possession. Accordingly, FIR No. 103/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Uttersoo, and an investigation was taken up.

Meanwhile, Police Station Bijbehara apprehended Mohd Shafi Wani, son of Gul Mohd Wani, a resident of Batangoo, near Gund Mohalla, Uranhall, and recovered approximately 15 grams of charas. In another operation, Amir Majeed Lone, son of Abdul Majeed Lone, a resident of Jablipora, was apprehended near Dara Shikoh Park, with approximately 14 grams of a charas-like substance recovered from his possession. Cases have been registered in both incidents, and further investigations are underway.

Furthermore, Police Post Sangam apprehended two persons in separate incidents in the Sangam area. Police recovered 7.10 grams of charas from Mudasir Ahmad Dar, son of Mohd Ramzan Dar, a resident of Poshbagh, Baramulla, and 6.05 grams from Imtiyaz Ahmed Gojjri, son of Gh Mohammad, a resident of Kansipora, Baramulla.

In connection with these two incidents, separate FIRs bearing Nos. 294/2026 and 296/2026 were registered, and investigations are in progress.

Anantnag Police reiterated its commitment to taking strict action against drug trafficking and those involved in the illegal narcotics trade. The police also appealed to the general public to cooperate and share information about drug-related activities to help build a drug-free society.

JK Update News | October 12, 2026