Anantnag Police arrest 4 drug peddlers in separate incidents; contraband substance seized

Anantnag, Apr 25: As part of the ongoing crackdown to dismantle the drug trafficking ecosystem in Jammu & Kashmir under the ‘Nasha Mukht J&K Abhiyaan’, Anantnag Police on Saturday said that they arrested four drug peddlers in separate operations across the district and seized over 5.8 kilograms of a charas-like substance from their possession

In a statement, a police spokesperson said, “Anantnag Police continued its sustained drive against drug trafficking and registered 4 NDPS cases with arrest of 4 accused in separate operations across the district.”

As per the statement,  a police party from Police Station Utrasoo during naka checking at Tanjmulla Chatergul crossing apprehended Mohd Yousuf Hajam, son of Gh Mohd Hajam, resident of Panchalthan Chatergul, a chronic drug peddler, and recovered 1.600 kg of charas powder-like substance from his possession. Acccordingly, an FIR No. 42/2026 U/S 8/20 NDPS Act has been registered and investigation is underway.

In another operation, Police Post GBS apprehended Akash Ahmad Dar aka Governor, son of Ab Rashid Dar resident of Bun Mohalla Anchidora. On search, 26 grams of charas-like substance wrapped in cloth was recovered. FIR No. 117/2026 U/S 8/20 NDPS Act stands registered at PS Anantnag.

In yet another incident, police said that during routine naka checking at Panzmulla, Police Station Aishmuqam apprehended Shabir Ahmad Shah, son of Mohd Yousuf Shah, resident of Halwani Ganiegund, along with 78 grams of charas powder and 9 grams of charas pieces. An FIR No. 30/2026 under relevant sections has been registered against the accued..

Meanwhile, a team from Police Post Sangam, during naka checking at Halmullah, intercepted an auto (JK13K-1926) coming from Awantipora. the drugg peddler, identified as Bashir Ahmad Tramboo of Naina Batapora, was found in possession of 4.130 kg of charas powder-like substance and four sticks of charas weighing 56 grams. FIR No. 109/2026 under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Bijbehara.

Anantnag Police reiterated its zero-tolerance policy against drugs and appeals to the public to share information regarding drug peddling. Identity of informers will be kept confidential.