SRINAGAR: Police in Anantnag have arrested two alleged drug peddlers in separate operations, recovering over 4.5 kg of cannabis powder and 4 grams of heroin, officials said on Friday.
In the first operation, a police party from Police Station Uttrasoo apprehended a suspicious person carrying a polythene sack during routine patrolling at Krad. A search led to the recovery of 4 kg and 542 grams of cannabis powder from his possession.
The accused was identified as Ghulam Hassan Khan, son of Fareed Ahmad Khan, a resident of Rakh Brah. Police have registered FIR No. 112/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at Police Station Uttrasoo and taken up an investigation.
In a separate operation, a police party from Police Station Bijbehara apprehended another person during random naka checking on the Bijbehara-Arwani Road near Fruit Mandi.
The accused, identified as Mohsin Zahoor Mir, son of late Zahoor Ahmad Mir, a resident of Batengoo, was found carrying 4 grams of heroin, which was seized. Police said cognisance had been taken under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act.
Anantnag Police reiterated their commitment to intensifying action against drug trafficking and urged the public to cooperate in the collective fight against drug abuse.
