SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district have apprehended seven persons, registered eight cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and seized a vehicle during a series of operations against drug trafficking, recovering more than 7.86 kilograms of suspected contraband substances.
During one of the operations, a police team from Anantnag Police Station apprehended Sareer Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Chirhama Mirbazar, at Nawvathoo Danter and recovered approximately 230 grams of a charas-like substance from his possession.
In another operation, police intercepted a Hyundai i10 (JK05B-3181) driven by Mohd Altaf Bhat, a resident of Mirdanter. A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of approximately 153 grams of a charas-like substance. The vehicle was seized, and a case was registered under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act.
Police also apprehended Bittu Dantani, a resident of Gujarat currently staying at Achabal Adda in Anantnag, at Wazirbagh, and Ajay Kumar, also a resident of Gujarat, behind Anantnag Police Station. Approximately 17 grams and 22 grams of charas, respectively, were recovered from them.
In a separate operation, Police Post Sangam raided the residential house of Bilal Ahmad Bhat at Baliyar Marhama following information about suspected drug-related activity. The search resulted in the recovery of approximately 7.170 kilograms of a ganja-like substance. The accused was not present during the raid.
Police registered FIR No. 323/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act in connection with the recovery and said efforts were under way to apprehend him.
Meanwhile, a naka party of Police Post Shairbagh apprehended Danish Manzoor Shaikh, a resident of Janglat Mandi, at High Ground and recovered approximately 205 grams of a charas-like substance.
At Mattan, a police team apprehended Javid Mukhtiyaar Pashoo, a resident of Gopalpora, and recovered approximately 52.6 grams of a charas-like substance. Police Station Mattan registered FIR No. 123/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act.
In another action, Police Post DK Pora apprehended Bashir Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Brinty, and recovered approximately 15 grams of charas from his possession. Police said a case had been registered and further investigation initiated.
Anantnag Police said operations against drug trafficking and peddling would continue and appealed to the public to share credible information about those involved in the illegal trade.
