SOUTH KASHMIR: In a continued and determined crackdown under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, J&K Police achieved significant success in two separate operations in South Kashmir, leading to the arrest of four drug peddlers and the recovery of a substantial quantity of contraband substances.
In Pulwama, a police party from Police Post Sangerwani, during routine naka checking at Khaigam, intercepted two suspicious individuals. During search, approximately 636 grams of Ganja was recovered from their possession. Both individuals were taken into custody, and the contraband was seized after completing all legal formalities. A case under FIR No. 70/2026 has been registered at Police Station Rajpora, and further investigation is underway.
In another action, following reliable information, a police party from Police Station Litter conducted a search at the residence of Mohd. Abass Thoker resident of Audoora. The search was carried out in the presence of an Executive Magistrate, strictly following due legal procedures. During search, 212 grams of charas-like contraband substance in powder form was recovered from his possession. In this regard, a case FIR No. 50/2026 has been registered at Police Station Litter, and further investigation has been initiated.
In a separate operation in Anantnag, Police Station Kokernag apprehended a drug peddler during naka checking at Dodhkol Adhal Vailoo. The accused attempted to flee upon noticing the police presence but was swiftly apprehended. A search led to the recovery of approximately 4.4 kilograms of charas from his possession. He has been taken into custody, and a case under FIR No. 36/2026 has been registered. Investigation has been initiated to trace the source and network involved.
J&K Police remains steadfast in its zero-tolerance approach towards drug trafficking and reiterates its commitment to eliminating the drug menace from society. The public is urged to cooperate and share any information related to drug peddling to ensure a safer and healthier community.


