Srinagar: Police in Awantipora have booked a “habitual drug peddler” from the Lethpora area under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act and lodged him in District Jail Bhaderwah.
The individual has been identified as Mehraj-ud-Din Ganie of Kranchoo Pampore, presently residing at New Colony, Lethpora, Awantipora.
Police said multiple cases under the NDPS Act have been registered against him for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking and supplying narcotic substances to local youth. Despite facing repeated legal action, he allegedly continued his involvement in drug related activities.
Police also said that Ganie repeatedly secured bail from the courts but allegedly continued his unlawful activities.
Taking cognizance of his persistent involvement in drug trafficking, police prepared and submitted a detailed dossier under the PIT-NDPS Act to prevent him from further indulging in such activities. Accordingly, the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, issued the requisite detention warrant. The detention warrant was executed by a police team of Police District Awantipora.