Anantnag, November 3, 2026: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Anantnag Police has apprehended four persons and recovered over 17.6 kilograms of suspected narcotic substances during four separate operations conducted by Police Station Bijbehara, Police Post Sangam and Police Post DK Pora.

In the first operation, Police Station Bijbehara received reliable information regarding the concealment of narcotic substances at a residential house in Takiabal, Bijbehara. Acting swiftly, police obtained the requisite authorisation under Section 41(2) of the NDPS Act and conducted a search following due legal procedure. During the search, approximately 16 kilograms of Ganja, packed in three separate bags, were recovered. The accused, identified as Zahoor Ahmad Dar, son of Manzoor Ahmad Dar, a resident of Takiabal, Bijbehara, was arrested.

In another operation, Police Post Sangam apprehended Feroz Ahmad Sheikh, son of Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh, a resident of Semthan. During his personal search, 1.50 kilograms of Ganja were recovered. A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.

In a separate incident at Kevipora, Marhama, a police team from Police Post Sangam apprehended Showkat Ahmad Sheikh, son of Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh, a resident of Semthan. Police recovered 89 grams of charas powder from his possession.

Meanwhile, Police Post DK Pora apprehended Mohd Iqbal Sheikh, son of Gh. Rasool Sheikh, a resident of Peth Dialgam, and recovered 17 grams of a charas-like substance during the operation. Necessary legal proceedings have been initiated.

Anantnag Police reiterated its commitment to eliminating the drug menace and appealed to the general public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by sharing credible information about drug trafficking and substance abuse.

Police also urged citizens to come forward and support the collective fight against drugs to safeguard the future of society and protect the younger generation.