SRINAGAR, APRIL 29: As part of its ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking and its commitment to safeguard the community from the scourge of narcotic abuse, Police in Kupwara detained Zakir Hussain Ghakahd, son of Abdullah Ghakahd resident of Karnah, under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT NDPS), involved in cross-border drug smuggling. The detention was ordered by the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, under Order No. DIVCOM-“K”/73/2025 dated 26-04-2025.
Zakir Hussain has been found actively involved in cross-border drug smuggling and was procuring narcotics from various sources, including from across the border, and distributing them through a network of local drug peddlers, primarily targeting school and college students. The proceeds from this illegal trade were being used to fund terror-related activities in the Valley, contributing to increased drug addiction and criminal behavior among local youth.
“His involvement came to light following the operation by Police Station Karnah which led to the busting of a narco-terror module. During the said operation, 07 kilograms of heroin and two live IEDs were recovered from a vehicle, and several associates of Zakir Hussain were arrested. Subsequent investigation revealed that Zakir Hussain was the main supplier of the seized contraband,” said a police statement. “Though his name did not initially appear in FIR No. 38/2022, his role surfaced during the investigation, leading to the framing of charges against him. He was later released on bail but continued his involvement in drug trafficking and terror-related activities. In light of continued threats to public safety, preventive detention under PIT NDPS was deemed necessary.”