Srinagar, Nov 12: Intensifying its crackdown on drug trafficking in south Kashmir, police have apprehended six persons in separate operations in Awantipora and Anantnag, recovering around 2.2 kg of narcotic substances, while a habitual drug peddler has been booked under the PIT-NDPS Act and lodged in jail.
In Awantipora, police booked a habitual drug peddler under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act following his alleged continued involvement in drug trafficking despite facing multiple cases under the NDPS Act.
The accused has been identified as Mehraj-ud-Din Ganie, son of Gh. Mohd. Ganie, a resident of Kranchoo Pampore, presently residing at New Colony, Lethpora.
Police said several cases had been registered against him for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking and supplying narcotic substances to local youth. Despite repeatedly securing bail from courts, he allegedly continued his activities.
Following the preparation of a detailed dossier by Awantipora Police, the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, issued a detention warrant, which was subsequently executed. The accused has been lodged in District Jail Baderwah.
Meanwhile, Anantnag Police conducted five separate operations across the district, apprehending five persons and recovering approximately 2.2 kg of narcotic substances.
During a search at a cowshed in Amadzoo, police recovered around 1.446 kg of Bhang Bhoosa allegedly concealed for sale. A case under FIR No. 107/2026 has been registered at Police Station Aishmuqam.
In separate operations, police recovered around 100 grams of charas from an individual at Shankarpora Crossing in Dooru and 200 grams from Faisal Shabir Shugan of Natipora Khanabal at Natipora.
Another 100 grams of charas powder was recovered from Ubaid Khurshaid Naikoo of Wavthroo Nadoora, while 329.6 grams of charas powder was seized from Abid Hussain Bhat of Hitigam during night patrolling at Hitigam Crossing.
Police said cases have been registered and further investigations are underway.
J&K Police reiterated its commitment to curbing drug trafficking and appealed to the public to share information about drug-related activities.
