Notorious drug peddler booked in Kishtwar: Police

Ramban, Nov 22: Police in Kishtwar booked an alleged notorious drug peddler under PSA, Prevention of illicit traffic in Narcotic Drugs and lodged him in Kot Balwal Jail on Friday, police said.

SSP Kishtwar Javaid Iqbal Mir while divulging details, stated that Mudassar Ahmed son of Aziz Mohammad, resident of Pakalan Darbhadan, Thakrie, at present Wasserkund Kishtwar, was identified as a key figure supplying drugs to the youth in Kishtwar town.

He said his involvement in multiple drug peddling cases was uncovered during extensive investigations, necessitating his detention under the PSA (PITNDPS) to disrupt his activities and protect the youth of Kishtwar from falling prey to drug addiction.

SSP Kishtwar emphasised that J&K Police in Kishtwar district is proactively implementing a comprehensive strategy to tackle drug abuse by organizing awareness programs across the district, coupled with strict legal actions against drug syndicates.

He sent a stern warning to all those involved in drug-related activities, asserting that there is no room for such individuals in Kishtwar. He urged them to return to the mainstream or face stringent legal consequences.