Police in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district recovered narcotics in three separate operations conducted in the Sangam and Aishmuqam areas on Tuesday, registering multiple cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, officials said on Tuesday.
In the first operation, personnel from Police Post Sangam carried out a raid at the residential house of Manzoor Ahmad Shah of Ikhrajpora, Marhama, following specific information. During the search, 3.340 kilograms of a charas-like substance was recovered from the premises. The accused was not present at the time of the raid. A case under FIR No. 131/2026 under relevant sections of the NDPS Act has been registered and further investigation is underway.
In another operation at Magrey Mohalla, Aishmuqam, police during routine naka checking apprehended a suspect who attempted to flee upon noticing the checkpoint. He was identified as Mudasir Ahmad Gilkar of Magrey Mohalla, Aishmuqam. During search, around 17 grams of a heroin-like substance was recovered from his possession. A case under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act has been registered.
In a third naka checking operation at Rangkadal, Aishmuqam, police intercepted another individual attempting to evade the checkpoint. During search, approximately 13 grams of a heroin-like substance was recovered. The accused was identified as Mehraj-u-Din Bala of Peer Mohalla, Aishmuqam. A separate case under the NDPS Act has also been registered.
Police said investigations in all three cases have been initiated.
Anantnag Police reiterated its commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against narcotics and urged the public to assist by sharing information regarding drug trafficking activities.
