August 19: In a major move aimed at curbing drug trafficking and safeguarding public health, Police in Shopian have booked a habitual drug peddler under the provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, 1988.
The accused namely Irshad Ahmad Khanday son of Mohd Ismail Khanday a resident of Khanday Mohalla Tharina Kandi Keller, was detained under an order issued by the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, following a detailed dossier submitted by Shopian Police. The dossier highlights the accused’s sustained involvement in illicit drug trafficking. He is reportedly a repeat offender and has been named in multiple FIRs registered in connection with narcotics-related activities. He has subsequently been lodged in District Jail Bhaderwah.
The preventive detention was necessitated by the serious threat posed by the accused’s alleged activities to public health, peace and the well-being of vulnerable youth. The action reflects the zero-tolerance policy of J&K Police towards drug peddling and trafficking and underscores the commitment of Police to dismantling the drug network and eradicating the menace of drugs from society.
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.
