Police arrest two drug peddlers in Anantnag

Srinagar, Nov 13: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking, J&K Police in Anantnag arrested two drug peddlers in separate operations conducted by Police Station Uttrasoo and Police Station Bijbehara, recovering 4.5 kg of cannabis powder and heroin.
According to a statement, a police party from Police Station Uttrasoo, during routine patrolling at Krad, apprehended a suspicious person carrying a polythene sack. Upon search, 4 kg and 542 grams of cannabis powder was recovered from his possession. The accused was identified as Ghulam Hassan Khan, son of Fareed Ahmad Khan, resident of Rakh Brah.
Accordingly, FIR No. 112/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Uttrasoo, and investigation has been taken up.
In another operation, a police party from Police Station Bijbehara, during random naka checking on Bijbehara-Arwani Road near Fruit Mandi, apprehended a person identified as Mohsin Zahoor Mir, son of Late Zahoor Ahmad Mir, resident of Batengoo. During his search, 4 grams of heroin were recovered from his possession. Cognizance has been taken under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act.
Police reiterates its commitment to intensifying action against drug trafficking and urges the general public to cooperate in the collective fight against the drug menace. (KNO)