Anantnag, Apr 29: In an action against drug trafficking, police on Wednesday apprehended a suspected drug peddler in the Kokernag area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag and recovered around 4.4 kilograms of charas powder-like substance from his possession, police said.
They said a police party from Police Station Kokernag, during routine naka checking at Dodhkol Adhal Vailoo, intercepted a suspicious individual who was moving from Gadol towards Adhal. The accused was identified as Gulzar Ahmad Sheikh, son of Abdul Satar Sheikh, a resident of Adhal.
According to police, the suspect attempted to flee after noticing the naka party, which aroused suspicion. During his search, officers recovered the contraband substance concealed in a polythene bag. He was immediately taken into custody.
Police said a case under FIR No. 36/2026 under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Kokernag and further investigation has been initiated to trace the source of the seized contraband and identify possible links in the narcotics network.
Anantnag Police reiterated its commitment to eradicating the drug menace from society and appealed to the public to share any information related to drug peddling.
