Police arrest notorious drug peddler under PIT NDPS Act in Shopian

Srinagar, Jan 11: In a major stride towards eliminating drug trafficking and strengthening public safety, Shopian Police have arrested a notorious and habitual drug peddler under the provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, 1988.

The arrested drug peddler has been identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Ganaie, resident of Itoo Mohalla Zainapora, Shopian.

The detention order was issued by the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, following a comprehensive dossier submitted by Shopian Police. The dossier detailed the individual's sustained involvement in the illicit drug trade and has been lodged in Central Jail Kothbalwal, Jammu.

According to the police statement, the preventive detention was necessitated due to the grave threat posed by the individual's activities to public health, peace and the wellbeing of vulnerable youth. The action underscores the zero-tolerance policy of J&K Police toward drug peddling and trafficking and reflects the firm resolve of Shopian Police to eradicate the drug menace from society.

Police urged the citizens to cooperate and share any information related to drug peddling or suspicious activities in their locality.