Srinagar, Aug 3 (IANS) Police in J&K’s Pulwama district said on Monday that it has booked two notorious drug offenders under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act 1988.
A police statement said that in its sustained drive against drug trafficking and habitual narcotics offenders, Pulwama police has booked Imtiyaz Ahmad Dar, son of Ali Mohammad Dar and resident of Kakapora, Pulwama and Gulzar Ahmad Sheikh, son of Habib Ullah Sheikh and resident of Bongam Hanji Mohalla, Kakapora, Pulwama.
Both are repeat offenders involved in multiple cases registered under the NDPS Act at Police Station Kakapora.
Considering their persistent involvement in narcotics-related activities and with a view to preventing them from continuing illicit drug trafficking, detention orders under the PIT-NDPS Act were issued by the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir.
Following the execution of the detention orders, both detenues have been lodged at Central Jail Kot Bhalwal, Jammu.
Pulwama police remains steadfast in its zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and stringent legal and preventive action will continue against drug peddlers and all those involved in the illegal narcotics trade, the statement said.
The public is urged to continue supporting the police by sharing credible information related to drug trafficking to help build a drug-free society.
Punishments for drug smugglers and drug peddlers in J&K include attachment of immovable property bought with funds generated by these activities, imprisonment, preventive detention, cancellation of passport, Aadhaar card, driving licence, etc.
During the 100-day Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan, over 2,300 FIRS were registered against drug networks and traffickers.
Over 2,600 arrests were made of individuals involved in the drug trade, 1,500 kg of narcotics were seized by security and police forces, and 331 illegal properties, valued at around Rs 200 crore, of narco-terrorists and drug smugglers were attached.
Other penalties imposed include cancellation of over 370 driving licenses and 750 vehicle registrations, alongside recommendations to cancel nearly 3,000 Aadhaar cards linked to offenders.
–IANS
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