Two alleged drug peddlers arrested in Anantnag; 4.5 kg cannabis powder, heroin seized
ANANTNAG — Police arrested two alleged drug peddlers in separate operations in Anantnag district and recovered over 4.5 kg of cannabis powder and 4 grams of heroin, officials said on Friday.
They said a police team from Police Station Uttrasoo, during routine patrolling at Krad, intercepted a suspicious person carrying a polythene sack.
During a search, 4 kg and 542 grams of cannabis powder was recovered from his possession. The accused was identified as Ghulam Hassan Khan, son of Fareed Ahmad Khan, a resident of Rakh Brah.
Accordingly, FIR No. 112/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Uttrasoo, and an investigation was taken up, they said.
In a separate operation, a police team from Police Station Bijbehara intercepted a person during random naka checking on Bijbehara-Arwani Road near Fruit Mandi.
During his search, 4 grams of heroin were recovered from his possession. The accused was identified as Mohsin Zahoor Mir, son of late Zahoor Ahmad Mir, a resident of Batengoo.
Police said legal proceedings have been initiated against the accused under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act. — (KIMS)
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