According to a police statement, more than 597 kilograms of contraband substances were seized during the period, while cash amounting to ₹27,64,276 was recovered from drug peddlers.
In a major crackdown on assets allegedly acquired through narcotics proceeds, police attached properties worth approximately ₹63 crore in 43 cases under relevant legal provisions. Besides, 20 illegal properties valued at around ₹20 crore and linked to drug proceeds were demolished.
Police also destroyed 2,000 kilograms of narcotic substances after completing the requisite legal formalities and eradicated illegal narcotic cultivation spread over 305 marlas of land.
As part of its enforcement measures, police arrested female drug peddlers and 13 female cultivators. Eight government employees were also found involved in drug-related cases, against whom legal action was initiated.
Under preventive provisions of law, 17 drug peddlers were detained under the PIT NDPS Act. Police also cancelled 28 driving licences and 22 Registration Certificates (RCs) in connection with narcotics-related offences.
To disrupt the movement and supply of drugs, Anantnag Police conducted 300 Narcotics-Cordon and Search Operations (Narco-CASOs) across the district.
Meanwhile, joint inspections with the concerned departments were carried out at 23 medical shops, where 23 violations were detected and legal action initiated.
In a bid to strengthen investigations, 220 Investigation Officers dealing with NDPS cases were imparted training on legal procedures and evidence handling at the District Police Office (DPO), Anantnag.
Reiterating its commitment to combating drug trafficking and substance abuse, police appealed to the general public, particularly the youth, to cooperate by identifying and reporting drug-related activities.
Police said public participation remains crucial to the collective effort to curb the drug menace and protect the future of society.
