Anantnag, June 9: Continuing its crackdown against narcotics trafficking, Anantnag Police on Monday apprehended an alleged drug peddler and recovered heroin from his possession in the Bus Stand area of the district.
According to police, a team from Police Post General Bus Stand (GBS) was conducting routine patrols when its personnel noticed a suspicious individual moving from Prem Galli towards the General Bus Stand. On spotting the police party, the suspect allegedly attempted to escape from the spot, prompting the alert cops to chase and apprehend him.
During the subsequent search, police recovered heroin from his possession.
The accused was identified as Arshad Ahmad Sofi, son of Abdul Ahad Sofi, a resident of Kanelwan.
Police said that a case vide FIR No. 176/2026 under Section 8/21 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Anantnag, while further investigation has been initiated to trace the source of the contraband and identify its intended destination.
Reiterating its zero-tolerance approach against drug abuse and trafficking, Anantnag Police appealed to the public to extend cooperation by sharing information related to drug peddling and other criminal activities in their respective areas.
