Srinagar, Jan 2: In a major breakthrough in its sustained crackdown on the narcotics network, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir has arrested a long-absconding woman drug peddler involved in a high-profile NDPS case, bringing to an end a three-year manhunt linked to the trafficking of a large quantity of contraband.
Ina statement, Continuing its unwavering operation against drug peddlers, Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting a hard-core lady drug peddler namely Tamana Ashraf daughter of Mohammad Ashraf resident of Batamaloo Srinagar involved in FIR No. 10/2023 u/s 8/20 NDPS Act registered at ANTF Jammu and was evading her arrest for last 03 years, it reads.
The lady accused is involved in trafficking of more than 7 Kgs of Chars which was being sent to Mumbai through Courier Services. The said lady was evading her arrest since the date of registration at different States across the country, however, due to continues efforts of ANTF J&K, the said lady was tactfully apprehended from her residence at Batamaloo Srinagar on 01.01.2026, it reads.
The relentless efforts of ANTF J&K and intelligence-led operation led to the successful apprehension, showcasing their commitment to curbing narcotics crimes, reads the statement.
