*Anantnag Police Books Drug Peddler Under PIT-NDPS Act, Detains Him at Kot Bhalwal Jail*
🔘👉🏻 ANANTNAG, OCTOBER 17 (KNC):In its continued drive against drug trafficking and narcotics-related activities, Anantnag Police has booked an alleged drug peddler under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act and lodged him at Central Jail Kot Bhalwal in Jammu.
The accused has been identified as Aabid Ahmad Nanda, son of Abdul Hamid Nanda, a resident of Dugpora, Khanabal, Anantnag. According to the information provided, he was booked under the PIT-NDPS Act in view of his alleged involvement in multiple cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Police initiated preventive detention proceedings with the stated objective of curbing his alleged continued involvement in drug-related activities and preventing further harm to society.
Following the completion of the requisite legal formalities, the accused was lodged at Central Jail Kot Bhalwal, Jammu, under the provisions of the PIT-NDPS Act.
Anantnag Police reiterated its commitment to combating drug trafficking and the drug menace in the district. Police also appealed to the public to share credible information regarding drug peddling and trafficking to help curb the illegal trade.
Police stressed that public cooperation is essential to protect young people from substance abuse and to strengthen collective efforts towards building a drug-free society.(KNC)
