Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district announced the dismantling of a significant drug operation, seizing 166 kg of contraband and apprehending four individuals. This operation, described as one of the largest anti-drug efforts in the area, resulted in the confiscation of various narcotics, including ganja and charas. Acting on specific information, law enforcement teams conducted coordinated raids across the district, leading to the recovery of substantial amounts of illegal substances and the arrest of key suspects.
During a routine patrol at Shalgam Crossing, officers intercepted a vehicle and discovered approximately 110 kilograms of ganja, resulting in the immediate arrest of one suspect, Nazir Ahmad Khatana. In a separate incident, a search at the residence of Mohd Rafiq Itoo in Watrigam led to the recovery of around 51 kilograms of a charas-like substance. Additionally, at Sakhras Crossing, police detained Rayees Ahmad Shah and seized about 5 kilograms of charas powder from his possession.
In a different operation at Doodnad Waghama, authorities detained another suspect and found 170 grams of charas along with Rs 18,700 in cash. The Anantnag Police highlighted the increased momentum of their anti-drug campaign under the leadership of SSP Amod Ashok Nagpure, resulting in significant seizures and arrests in recent times. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the broader network involved in drug trafficking, with a call to the public to provide any relevant information to aid in combating the drug menace.
