Drug crackdown in Kashmir: 20 hotspots raided in Anantnag, properties of ‘kingpins’ under scanner
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Drug crackdown in Kashmir: 20 hotspots raided in Anantnag, properties of ‘kingpins’ under scanner

Indian Express·4h ago·Neutral

What Happened

Police in Anantnag, south Kashmir, raided 20 identified drug distribution hotspots Saturday morning targeting chronic peddlers and trafficking networks. Authorities surveyed properties of alleged kingpins to trace funding sources and determine if assets qualify for attachment under drug trafficking laws. The operation aligns with the territory-wide 'Drug-Free J&K' campaign launched by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.

Key Entities

Anantnag districtKashmirJammu & Kashmir PoliceDrug-Free J&K campaignLieutenant Governor Manoj SinhaSenior Superintendent of Police

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