In a significant breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown against drug trafficking, Anantnag Police on Wednesday apprehended a suspected drug peddler in Kokernag and recovered a substantial quantity of contraband, reinforcing its zero-tolerance approach against the drug menace in the district.
Police achieved a significant success by apprehending a drug peddler and recovering a substantial quantity of contraband in Kokernag area.
A police party of Police Station Kokernag, during routine naka checking at Dodhkol Adhal Vailoo, intercepted a suspicious individual identified as Gulzar Ahmad Sheikh S/O Abdul Satar Sheikh R/O Adhal, who was on his way from Gadol towards Adhal. Upon noticing the police presence, the individual attempted to evade checking, which raised suspicion.
During search, approximately 4.4 kilograms of charas powder-like substance was recovered from a polythene bag in his possession. The accused was immediately taken into custody.
In this regard, a case under FIR No. 36/2026 U/S 8/20 NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Kokernag and investigation has been initiated to unearth further links and the source of the contraband.
Anantnag Police reiterates its firm commitment to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society and urges the general public to come forward with any information related to drug peddling.