Srinagar, Dec 31, KDC: The District Police Anantnag said it has delivered a significant blow to the narcotics trade over the course of 2025 by executing a relentless enforcement campaign under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
According to the police, the year-long initiative, driven by a strict zero-tolerance policy, resulted in the registration of 124 cases and the arrest of 124 individuals, with a total of 149 accused persons brought into custody. The police said the scale of the operation reflects a strategic shift toward not only apprehending local peddlers but also systematically dismantling the logistics and financial infrastructure sustaining drug trafficking in the district.
Police stated that the volume of contraband seized highlights the diversity of the illicit market being targeted. Authorities said they recovered 351 kilograms of poppy straw, 150 kilograms of cannabis powder, 95 kilograms of fukki, and 37 kilograms of ganja. The police further said the crackdown extended to processed and synthetic drugs, with seizures including nearly 8 kilograms of charas, hundreds of bottles of intoxicant syrup, and quantities of brown sugar and heroin. To curb supply at its source, police said their teams destroyed wild cannabis cultivation spread across more than 186 kanals of land in rural areas.
Police described the most impactful aspect of the campaign as the aggressive targeting of what they termed the “narcotic economy.” According to the police, properties and assets worth ₹3.66 crore were attached to ensure that crime does not pay. This, police said, included 14 residential houses, a shopping complex, multiple shops, and agricultural structures such as cowsheds and land. The police further said they froze 193 bank accounts containing ₹59 lakh and seized several vehicles allegedly used for transporting illegal substances. By choking the financial pipelines of these syndicates, police said they aim to create a long-term deterrent against the resurgence of drug networks.
In their annual summary, the District Police Anantnag said achieving a drug-free society depends heavily on cooperation between law enforcement and the public. Police reiterated that community support is vital for identifying hidden hubs of narcotics activity and safeguarding the younger generation. Looking ahead, the police said they remain committed to sustaining pressure on drug networks and will continue to use helplines and digital platforms to promote public participation in ensuring safety and stability across the district. (KDC)
