May 07: In a major stride towards eliminating drug trafficking and strengthening public safety, Police in Shopian have booked four notorious and habitual drug peddlers under the provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act 1988.
The accused persons are Nadeem Ahmad Mir son of Ab Hameed Mir resident of Melhura Zainapora, Ajeed Ahmad Mir son of Abdul Rashid Mir resident of Melhura Zainapora, Mohd Asif Mir son of Abdul Rashid Mir resident of Hergam Keller and Mohd Yaqoob Shah son of Mohd Sultan Shah resident of Rawalpora Shopian.
The detention orders were issued by the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, following a comprehensive dossier submitted by Shopian Police. The dossier detailed the sustained involvement of these individuals in illicit drug trafficking activities. The accused are repeat offenders and have been named in multiple FIRs related to narcotics. They have subsequently been lodged in Central Jail Kot Bhalwal, Jammu.
This preventive detention became necessary due to the grave threat posed by their activities to public health, peace and the wellbeing of vulnerable youth. The action underscores the zero-tolerance policy of J&K Police towards drug peddling and trafficking and reflects the firm resolve of J&K Police to eradicate the drug menace from society.
J&K Police continue to carry out sustained operations against drug traffickers and their networks across the district. Citizens are urged to cooperate with the police and share any information related to drug peddling or suspicious activities in their locality.
