Jammu Kashmir : Anantnag Police has intensified its crackdown against drug trafficking across the district, arresting seven alleged drug peddlers in five separate NDPS cases and recovering over 3.3 kilograms of contraband substances.

During naka checking, Srigufwara Police arrested Riyaz Ahmad Hajam and recovered 3.52 grams of charas and 368 grams of ganja from his possession.

In Pahalgam, police intercepted a Scorpio vehicle and arrested driver Fareed Ahmad Chohan and co-driver Fayaz Ahmad Doie. Around 80–90 grams of dried bhang bhoosa was recovered from the driver, while 5 grams of charas was recovered from the co-driver.

Meanwhile, Janglat Mandi Police Post apprehended Junaid Ahmad Sheikh at Donipawa and recovered 5 grams of charas.

In another operation at Nandpora, Anantnag Police arrested Imtiyaz Ahmed Lone and recovered 2.5 kilograms of charas powder from his possession.

At Batengoo Crossing, Khanabal Police Post arrested Zubair Ahmad Dar and Shahid Gulzar. Police recovered approximately 200 grams and 150 grams of ganja, respectively.

Cases have been registered under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act, and investigations are underway.

Police said the crackdown will continue to dismantle the supply and distribution network of narcotics in the district and reiterated its commitment towards making Drug-Free Anantnag a reality.

Report By – Danish Mirza