NVI Correspondent
Srinagar, Jan 28(NVI): In a major success for law enforcement, Srinagar Police has successfully broken up a large inter-state drug trafficking ring.
The operation, stemming from Case FIR No. 136/2024 under the NDPS Act, is a testament to the police’s relentless fight against the drug epidemic.
Through meticulous investigation, including the analysis of financial transactions and communication records, police identified two prominent drug suppliers: Raju Gupta, a resident of Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, and Mohammad Abrar, based in Bhajanpura, Delhi. These two individuals were found to be key sources of narcotics flowing into Srinagar’s local drug market.
A dedicated team of Srinagar Police, led by Sub-Inspector Amandeep Singh of the Noorbagh Police Post, carried out an extensive 10-day operation across Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, working closely with local law enforcement. Gupta was apprehended in Bareilly on January 23, 2025, while Abrar was arrested a day later in Bhajanpura, Delhi. Both individuals have been presented before court and are currently in police custody following transit remands.
The investigation has also uncovered a suspicious courier parcel tied to the drug network in Loni, Ghaziabad. Authorities are in the process of retrieving the parcel, pending court approval. Furthermore, the financial dealings and properties of the suspects are being examined for potential confiscation under the NDPS Act.
The case began on November 8, 2024, when a routine naka checking at Tarbal Chowk, Srinagar, led to the arrest of three local drug peddlers: Aijaz Ahmad Ganie, Owais Ahmad Gojri, and Mir Roman. Authorities seized significant evidence, including 140 bottles of Codeine Phosphate, ₹38,530 in suspected drug proceeds, and electronic devices used for monitoring drug transactions, including a drone camera.
Srinagar Police have vowed to continue their efforts to dismantle drug networks, leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of justice. The investigation remains active, with more arrests and seizures expected in the near future. (News Vibes of India)
