SRINAGAR: Police in Anantnag district of south Kashmir arrested a drug peddler during a naka checking at Bangidar Bridge near the Filtration Plant.
They said a naka party of the concerned police station apprehended Faizan Ahmad Bhat alias Gafoor, son of Nazir Ahmad, a resident of Bangidar. During the search, police recovered charas powder-like substance weighing about 384 grams and charas-like sticks wrapped in corn husk weighing about 54 grams from his possession. The total quantity of contraband recovered is 438 grams.
In this regard, FIR No. 12/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at the concerned police station and further investigation is underway.
Meanwhile, Anantnag Police reiterated their commitment to strict action against drug trafficking and appealed to the public to cooperate by sharing information to help curb the drug menace. (KNC)
