ANANTNAG, May 5: Police in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday recovered around 3.9 kilograms of a charas-like substance during a search operation in the Srigufwara area.
Officials said the seizure was made during the investigation of a registered case. Acting on a court-issued search warrant, police raided the residence of an accused, Abdul Rashid Bhat of Shitipora.
During the search, a concealed hideout allegedly used for storing narcotics was uncovered. The contraband was recovered and seized following due legal procedures.
A K9 squad was also deployed to assist in the operation, ensuring a thorough search of the premises. All legal formalities were completed on the spot.
Police said the recovered substance has been taken into custody as evidence, and further investigation is underway. Authorities reiterated their commitment to cracking down on drug trafficking and urged the public to share information to help curb the menace.
