NOTORIOUS DRUG PEDDLER DETAINED UNDER “THE PREVENTION OF ILLICIT TRAFFIC IN NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCE ACT”

GNSONLINE RAJOURI

RAJOURI NOVEMBER 17:–Continuing action against unlawful elements of society, Jammu and Kashmir police in Rajouri have detained a notorious drug peddler under The prevention of illicit traffic in narcotics drugs and psychotropic substances act.

The detention has been made keeping in view public safety and also to ensure that activities of notorious person are checked.

The notorious drug peddler and supplier namely Tariq Mehmood son of Pervaiz Ahmed resident of Hasplote Thanamandi in District Rajouri has been detained under “The prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act” and has been lodged in District Jail Dhangri, Rajouri under the orders of Divisional Commissioner, Jammu.

The individual is involved in number of drugs and criminal cases registered at different Police Stations over the past couple of years.

He is repeatedly found engaged in anti-social activities and is a habitual drug smuggler, supplier which is prejudicial to the maintenance of public order and posed serious threat to safety and security of lives and property of citizens particular young generation from menace of drug in Thanamandi town and entire District.

SSP Rajouri, Mohd Aslam said that Rajouri Police is committed to serve the general public and to ensure sense of security among public and to contribute for Nasha Mukt Abhiyan started by GOI.

He further added that in future more actions would be initiated against such anti-social elements and criminals.