Annatnag, April 12: Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking, J&K Police in Anantnag arrests 02 drug peddlers in separate operations and recovered substantial quantities of contraband substances from their possession.

A police party of Police Station Bijbehara, while conducting naka checking at Gurpora, apprehended one individual identified as Sahil Ahmad Khooru resident of Urhanhall. During search, officers recovered approximately 780 grams of charas-like substance from his possession. He was accordingly arrested and the contraband substance was seized.
In another operation, Police Station Srigufwara, acting on specific information, conducted a search in the cowshed of Mohd Yaqoob Khan resident of Village Liver. During the search, approximately 06 kilograms of ganja was recovered and seized. However, the accused was not present at his residence at the time of the search, and efforts are underway to apprehend him.
Moreover, during naka checking at Waghama, a police party of Police Station Bijbehara apprehended another individual identified as Aijaz Ahmad Mantoo resident of Waghama. During his search, approximately 488 grams of charas-like substance was recovered from his possession.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigations are underway.
J&K Police reiterates its firm commitment to maintaining a drug-free society and urges the general public to cooperate in this noble mission. Citizens are requested to share any information related to drug abuse or peddling to the nearest police establishment