Srinagar, Aug 02 (KNO): In a major stride towards eliminating drug trafficking and ensuring public safety, J&K Police have detained a notorious and habitual drug peddler under the provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, 1988.
The notorious peddler has been identified as Farooq Ahmad Dar alias Jungli, son of Mohd Sultan Dar, resident of Lachipora Zachaldara.
“The detention order was formally issued by the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, following a detailed dossier submitted by Handwara Police, which meticulously documented the individual's continued involvement in the illicit drug trade. The accused has been found to be a repeat offender and has been named in multiple FIRs related to narcotics. His most recent involvement is recorded in FIR No. 11/2025 under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act, registered at Police Station Handwara,” a police spokesman said in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
He said that this preventive detention was necessitated due to the grave threat posed by the individual's activities to public health and safety, especially the vulnerable youth population.
“The legal action reflects the zero-tolerance policy of J&K Police against drug peddling and trafficking, and the strong resolve of Handwara Police to root out this menace from the society. The general public is urged to come forward with any information related to drug peddling or suspicious activities in their vicinity,” the statement added—(KNO)