Ganderbal Police launch crackdown on drug peddlers; raids underway at 12 locations

Ganderbal, Oct 24: In a major anti-narcotics operation, Ganderbal Police today launched a massive crackdown on drug peddlers across the district. Acting on credible intelligence inputs and after obtaining proper court orders, simultaneous house searches are underway at 12 different locations, officials said on Friday.

In a statement, a police spokesperson said that the operation is being personally supervised by SSP Ganderbal, Shri Khaleel Poswal (IPS), who has directed all police units to adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards drug trafficking. Under his leadership, multiple teams have fanned out across various areas to identify and nab those involved in the illegal trade.

According to police sources, the raids are aimed at dismantling the local supply chains and ensuring that Ganderbal remains free from the scourge of drugs. SSP Poswal reaffirmed the department’s commitment to safeguard the youth from addiction and to bring every offender to justice.

Police have urged the general public to cooperate by sharing information about any suspicious activities related to drugs in their localities. The operation is still in progress, and more details are expected as searches continue.

Further updates are awaited.