October 18: In its ongoing drive against drug trafficking, Police in Anantnag apprehended two drug peddlers in separate naka checking operations in Larnoo and Dooru and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
At Nowbough, a police party from Police Station Larnoo apprehended Mohd Abass Wani, son of Ab Rahman Wani resident of Nowbough, Larnoo. During the search, 720 grams of cannabis powder was recovered from his possession. A case under the relevant provisions of law has been registered, and investigation is underway.
Meanwhile, a police party from Police Station Dooru established a naka near Nowpora, where Sufion Badsh, son of Usman Gani resident of Assam, was apprehended. During his personal search, approximately 95 grams of charas was recovered. Accordingly, FIR No. 166/2026 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Dooru, and further investigation is in progress.
J&K Police remains committed to curbing drug trafficking and dismantling the network of drug peddlers. The public is urged to share information about drug-related activities with the police and contribute towards a drug-free society.
