NVI Correspondent
Kulgam/Awantipora, December 14 (NVI): In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Jammu and Kashmir Police today detained seven notorious drug peddlers from Kulgam and Awantipora, Pulwama districts under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, 1988.
The detentions were carried out after formal orders were issued by the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir.
Three individuals from Kulgam, involved in the illegal drug trade, have been detained and lodged in Central Jail Kot Bhalwal, Jammu. They include:Nisar Ahmad Mir, son of Abdul Salam Mir, resident of Mohdpora Kulgam.
Manzoor Ahmad Mir, son of Abdul Samad Mir, resident of Tengbal Kulgam.
Hilal Ahmad Mir, son of Abdul Rashid Mir, resident of Bungam Okey.
Similarly, four notorious drug peddlers from Awantipora have been detained and shifted to District Jail Jammu and Central Jail Kot Bhalwal, Jammu.
They are:Aadil Ahmad Bhat, alias Taigoo, son of Abdul Majeed Bhat, resident of Tulbagh Pampore,
Gulzar Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Hassan Dar, resident of Panzgam Awantipora, Yawar Yousuf Sofi, son of Mohammad Yousuf Sofi, resident of Kadlabal Pampore and Feroze Ahmad Chopan, son of Mushtaq Ahmad, resident of Larow Jagir Tral.
The detained individuals were found to be actively involved in supplying drugs to the youth and promoting the drug trade in the region. Multiple cases were registered against them. Under Section 3 of the PIT NDPS Act, 1988, a person engaged in illicit trafficking of narcotics can be detained for up to one year, extendable if necessary, as a preventive measure.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have reiterated their commitment to intensifying the fight against drug trafficking and have sought public cooperation in curbing the menace of drug abuse to safeguard the region’s youth(News Vibes of India)
