Police books 02 notorious drug peddlers under PIT-NDPS Act in Awantipora
July 09: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have booked 02 notorious drug peddlers under PIT-NDPS Act in Awantipora after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent authority.
The 02 notorious drug peddlers identified as Shabir Ahmad Parray son of Mohd Kamal Parray resident of Katipora Chersoo and Manzoor Ahmad Bhat son of Gh Ahmad resident of Chersoo have been booked under PIT-NDPS Act after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent authority and subsequently lodged in Central Jail Kot-Balwal Jammu.
Its pertinent to mention here that many cases were registered against these drug peddlers and they were involved in promoting drug trade by supplying drugs to local youth of Awantipora and other areas of Police District. Despite their involvement in many FIRs, they did not mend their activities and were again involved in promoting drug abuse trade by supplying drugs to local youth.
Consistent actions of Police against the criminals should reassure the community members that police is making all efforts to eradicate social evils and making all efforts to keep our society free from drug abuse.
