‘Most wanted’ drug smuggler booked under PIT NDPS Act

BARAMULLA: Acting tough against drug peddlers and to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police booked the most wanted and notorious drug smuggler under PIT NDPS Act in Baramulla after obtaining formal detention orders from competent authority.

The most wanted and notorious drug smuggler namely Irshad Ahmad Ganie son of Ab Jabbar Ganie resident of Solinda Tangmarg, Baramulla has been booked under PIT-NDPS Act after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent Authority. The booked drug smuggler has been detained and subsequently lodged in Central Jail Kot-Balwal Jammu.

Pertinent to mention here that many cases are registered against the said drug smuggler and was involved in promoting drug abuse trade by supplying drugs to local youth of Solinda, Khaipora, Tangmarg & other areas of District. Despite his involvement in many FIRs, he did not mend his activities and was again involved in promoting drug abuse trade by supplying drugs to local youth.

“General public of Baramulla appreciated the role of Police for their action against drug peddlers. Police’ consistent actions against the drug peddlers should reassure the community members that police is making all efforts to keep our society free from drug abuse,” a police statement said.