Police arrest 3 drug peddlers in Anantnag, recover over 183 grams of charas
ANANTNAG — Police in Anantnag have apprehended three alleged drug peddlers and recovered over 183 grams of charas in separate naka checking operations at Khanabal, Mattan and Nowgam, officials said on Tuesday.
In the first operation, a police team from Police Post Khanabal apprehended Aarif Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Bunpora Khanabal, during checking at Harnag near Ahli-Hadees Jamia Masjid. Around 120 grams of charas was recovered from his possession, following which FIR No. 357/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Anantnag.
In a separate operation near Kehribal Crossing, a police team from Police Station Mattan apprehended Mudasir Lateef Dar, a resident of Davoodpora Brah, and recovered approximately 40.2 grams of charas from his possession. An FIR under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act has been registered in the case.
Meanwhile, a police team from Police Station Aishmuqam intercepted an auto-rickshaw bearing registration number JK03R/6200 during naka checking at Nowgam. The vehicle was travelling from Salia towards Manzigam.
During a search, police recovered 23 grams of charas concealed beneath the handbrake. The driver, identified as Faisal Gulzar, a resident of Bangoo, Tangmarg, was apprehended. FIR No. 87/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Aishmuqam.
Police said further investigations into the cases are underway. — (KIMS)
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