Two drug peddlers held with contraband in Anantnag: Police

Srinagar, May 18: Police in Anantnag achieved a major success by arresting two drug peddlers and seized a significant quantity of narcotics along with cash from their possession.

An official said that a police party from Police Station Bijbehara at a checkpoint established at Zirpara, intercepted a vehicle (Hyundai Creta) bearing registration number JK02CX-6665 with two persons on board. During search of the vehicle, approximately 1.2Kgs of Charas Powder like substance and a cash amount of ₹2.48 lakh were recovered. The accused have been identified as Sabzar Ahmad Das, son of Mohd Yousuf Das, & Adnan Nazir Das, son of Nazir Ahmad Das, both residents of Waghama Bijbehara. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody. Vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.

He said a case under FIR No. 102/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Bijbehara and further investigation is underway to uncover the broader nexus and linkages involved in the case.