Joint Operations in Anantnag Lead to Arrests under Narcotic Drugs Act

Law enforcement agencies in Jammu and Kashmir intensified joint operations in Anantnag, resulting in multiple arrests under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

A coordinated check at Khaba market by the Jungleatmandi police post led to the detention of resident Ashik Hussain Dar, from whose belongings seven grams of charas were seized. In a parallel action, the North Sood police team stopped Arshad Ahmed Bhat in Kantigund, recovering ten grams of a charas‑like material, for which FIRs were lodged under Sections 8 and 20 of the NDPS Act.

The Bijbehara police, operating near Urhanhal's Gunmohalla, apprehended Mohammad Shafi Vani with approximately fifteen grams of charas. Further, Amir Majid Lone was caught near Dara Shikoh Park with fourteen grams of a similar narcotic.

The Sangam police post concluded the day’s operations by arresting Mudasir Ahmed Dar of Poshabag (7.10 grams) and Imtiaz Ahmed Gozi of Kansipora (6.05 grams). Each case has been formally recorded, and investigative work is ongoing to trace the broader supply chain.

Officials stressed that the multi‑agency approach will stay in force, targeting the financing routes that link drug money to extremist activities in the region.