In Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, police have arrested three individuals and seized a significant amount of charas in a crackdown on drug peddling.
Key Points
- Three alleged drug peddlers were arrested in Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir, in two separate police operations.
- Police seized 2.071 kg of charas from two individuals apprehended at Dara Shikwa Crossing, Bijbehara.
- Another drug peddler was arrested near Fruit Mandi, Jablipora, with 1.041 kg of charas recovered.
- Cases have been registered in both incidents, and investigations are ongoing.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district have arrested three alleged drug peddlers and seized narcotics in two separate cases.
A police spokesperson stated that in the first incident, a police party from Police Station Bijbehara established a naka at Dara Shikwa Crossing, Bijbehara.
During checking, two individuals -- Mudasir Ahmad Bhat from Astanpora Veeri, and Mohammad Younis Sofi from Guree Kanderpora -- were apprehended, the spokesperson said.
Upon search, 2.071 kg of charas was recovered from their possession, he added, adding that a case has been registered at Police Station Bijbehara and investigation has been initiated.
Second Incident and Arrest
In another incident, a police party during naka checking at Arwani Under Bridge near Fruit Mandi, Jablipora apprehended another drug peddler identified as Sajad Ahmad Wagay, a resident of Guree Kanderpora, the spokesperson said.
During search, 1.041 kgs of charas was recovered from his possession, he added.
In this regard, a case has been registered and further investigation is underway, he said.
