Srinagar, Jul 25 (KNO): In its sustained campaign against drug trafficking and in line with its zero-tolerance approach, Police in Sopore on Friday said to have booked three habitual drug peddlers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT NDPS Act) for their persistent involvement in narcotics trade.
“The following accused persons have been lodged in different jails; Abdul Hamid Lone son of Mohammad Ramzan Lone resident of Tujjar Sharief, is presently lodged at Kot Bhalwal Jail. Javid Ahmad Wani son of Abdul Subhan Wani resident of Tujjar Sharief, is presently lodged at Central Jail Amphala, Jammu. Similarly, Firdous Ahmad Dar son of Mohammad Sultan Dar resident of Reban Sopore, is presently lodged at District Jail Udhampur,” a police spokesman said in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
Despite repeated FIRs and preventive actions in the past, these individuals continued their involvement in the narcotics network, posing a serious threat to public safety and youth welfare. After detailed surveillance and dossier preparation, competent authorities issued detention orders under PIT NDPS Act, police said.
As part of the ongoing crackdown, Police in Sopore has identified 20 more repeat offenders involved in drug peddling who are likely to face similar action under PIT NDPS in the coming days, police added.
Police reiterated its firm resolve to dismantle the entire narcotics ecosystem and urged the public to remain vigilant and cooperate by reporting any suspicious drug-related activity—(KNO)