Srinagar, November 09: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking, Police in Anantnag apprehended a drug peddler during naka checking at Lisser in the jurisdiction of Police Station Kokernag.
During naka checking, a person riding a motorcycle attempted to flee after noticing the police naka party. However, the alert police personnel swiftly apprehended him. Upon search, approximately heroin and ₹5,300 in cash were recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Tariq Ahmad Dar son of Manzoor Ahmad Dar resident of Shangran, Dooru. The motorcycle bearing registration number JK03F-9014 and the recovered cash were seized.
In this regard, a case under FIR number 185/2026 has been registered at Police Station Kokernag, and investigation has been taken up to ascertain the source of the contraband and identify possible links in the drug supply network.
J&K Police reiterates its commitment to intensify its war against the drug menace and take stringent action against those involved in drug trafficking.
