Srinagar, Oct 26 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Police in Anantnag district said on Monday it has arrested seven drug peddlers from whose possession a large quantity of contraband substances was recovered.
A police statement said today that continuing the sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and substance abuse, police in Anantnag intensified efforts to curb the drug menace across the district.
During a series of operations, police teams apprehended seven peddlers and recovered a large quantity of contraband substances from their possession.
A police party from Police Station Anantnag apprehended Sareer Ahmad Bhat son of Khazir Mohammad Bhat resident of Chirhama Mirbazar, at Nawvathoo Danter and recovered approximately 230 grams of charas powder-like substance from his possession.
In another operation, police intercepted a Hyundai i10 bearing registration number JK05B-3181, driven by Mohd Altaf Bhat son of Abdul Majeed Bhat, resident of Mirdanter.
Approximately 153 grams of charas powder-like substance was recovered during the search from his possession.
Besides, the vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.
In separate operations at Wazirbagh and behind Police Station Anantnag, police apprehended Bittu Dantani son of Raju Dantani resident of Chapur Mehdi Kuwa, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, presently residing at Achabal Adda, Anantnag, and Ajay Kumar son of Kishan Kumar, resident of Verrugam Kadi, Gujarat.
Approximately 17 grams and 22 grams of charas, respectively, were recovered from their possession. Meanwhile, acting on reliable information, Police Post Sangam conducted a raid at the residential house of Bilal Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Wahab Bhat, resident of Baliyar Marhama, and recovered approximately 7.170 kilograms of ganja-like substance.
Similarly, a naka party of Police Post Shairbagh apprehended Danish Manzoor Shaikh son of Manzoor Ahmad Shaikh, resident of Janglat Mandi, Anantnag, at High Ground and recovered approximately 205 grams of charas-like substance from his possession.
Moreover, a naka party of Police Station Mattan apprehended Javid Mukhtiyaar Pashoo, son of Mukhtiyaar Ahmad Pashoo, resident of Gopalpora, Mattan, and recovered approximately 52.6 grams of charas-like substance from his possession.
In a separate action, a police party of Police Post DK Pora apprehended Bashir Ahmad Bhat son of Mohd Abdullah Bhat, resident of Brinty, and recovered approximately 15 grams of charas from his possession.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigations have been initiated.
“Police reiterates its firm commitment to eradicating the drug menace and appeals to the general public to cooperate with police by sharing credible information regarding drug trafficking and peddling. Public participation remains vital in the collective effort to build a drug-free society,” the statement added.
–IANS
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