Anantnag, J & K : Anantnag Police has registered 408 FIRs under various provisions of the NDPS Act and arrested 476 drug peddlers during the first nine months of 2026 as part of its sustained campaign against drug trafficking and narcotics abuse.

According to police, more than 542 kilograms of contraband substances were seized during multiple operations across the district, while ₹27,52,976 in cash was recovered from drug peddlers.

Police said properties worth approximately ₹60 crore were attached in 35 cases under relevant provisions of law. Besides, 20 illegal properties worth around ₹20 crore, allegedly linked to narcotics proceeds, were demolished after due legal process.

During destruction drives, around 2,000 kilograms of narcotic substances were destroyed, while illegal narcotic cultivation spread over 305 marlas of land was also destroyed.

Police further said more than 271 marlas of government land was retrieved from encroachment by drug peddlers. Female drug peddlers and 13 female cultivators were also arrested, while eight government employees were found involved in drug-related cases and legal action was initiated.

As part of preventive measures, 16 drug peddlers were detained under the PIT-NDPS Act. Police also cancelled 28 driving licences and 22 registration certificates in connection with narcotics-related offences.

A total of 295 Narco-CASOs were conducted across the district to curb the movement and supply of narcotics. Police, along with concerned departments, also inspected 220 medical shops, detecting 19 violations and initiating legal action.

To strengthen investigation and evidence-handling procedures, 213 Investigation Officers dealing with NDPS cases were imparted training at DPO Anantnag.

Anantnag Police reiterated its commitment to combating the drug menace and appealed to the public, particularly youth, to cooperate with law-enforcement agencies by identifying and reporting drug-related activities.

Report By – Danish Mirza