In a major crackdown, Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked 12 drug kingpins under the NDPS Act in Anantnag, signalling a strong stance against drug trafficking.
Key Points
- Jammu and Kashmir Police booked 12 narco kingpins under the NDPS Act in Anantnag.
- The crackdown is part of a sustained effort against drug abuse and trafficking in the region.
- The individuals detained are repeat offenders involved in drug peddling.
- The drug peddlers posed a serious threat to public health and safety in Anantnag.
- The crackdown was carried out with approval from the Executive Magistrates.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday has booked 12 narco kingpins under the NDPS Act in Anantnag district, an official said.
Crackdown on Drug Peddlers in Anantnag
In a sustained crackdown against drug abuse and trafficking, the police detained 12 repeat drug peddlers and subsequently lodged them in Subsidiary Jail Kehribal, Anantnag, a police spokesman said.
He said these individuals, identified as habitual offenders involved in drug peddling and related activities, posed a serious threat to public health and safety.
Despite prior actions, they continued to engage in the illicit narcotics trade, prompting strict preventive measures, the spokesman said.
The crackdown was carried out with due approval from the competent Executive Magistrates, the spokesman added.
