Anantnag, Oct 17: Reaffirming its commitment to eradicating the drug menace, Police intensified its anti-narcotics operations across Anantnag and Kulgam, resulting in the apprehension of Six drug peddlers and the recovery of huge quantities of contraband substances in multiple operations.

Police Station Srigufwara apprehended Shahnawaz Ahmad Ganie son of Gh. Mohd. Ganie resident of Sirhama, during naka checking at Hatigam Crossing. During his search, 5.7Kgs of charas powder was recovered from his possession. In another operation, a police party from Police Station Kokernag, while conducting patrolling in the Kokernag–Bider area, apprehended Tanveer Ahmad Sheikh son of Ab. Majeed Sheikh, resident of Nala Sunbahri, Magam. Approximately 18 grams of charas-like substance were recovered from his possession.
In a separate operation in Hiller Arhama, Kokernag, police apprehended Rayees Ahmad Ganie son of Gh. Rashool Ganie, resident of Shelipora, Achabal. Approximately 40 grams of charas-like substance were recovered from his possession. Meanwhile in Dooru, during routine patrolling in the Pollie area, police apprehended a suspicious person who was identified as Amir Ahmad Najar son of Nazir Ahmad Najar, resident of Kapran. 90 grams (approx.) of charas were recovered during his personal search. Similarly, a police party from Police Post Sangam apprehended Sahil Rashid Sheikh son of Abdul Rashid Sheikh, resident of Charsoo, Awantipora, during patrolling in the Sangam area. 1.78 kg of a Ganja-like substance was recovered from the bag he was carrying.
Moreover, during naka checking near Chaki Wangund Crossing on NH-44, police apprehended Adil Hussain Sheikh, son of Mehrajdin Sheikh, resident of Sheikhpura, Bijbehara. During search, 6.6 grams of heroin-like contraband were recovered from a black polythene bag carried by him.
All the accused have been arrested and, accordingly cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations. Furter investigation have been initiated.
Police reiterates its firm resolve to dismantle drug trafficking networks and take strict legal action against those involved in the narcotics trade. Public cooperation remains crucial in the collective fight against drugs and in safeguarding the future of the youth.