Police books 02 notorious drug peddlers under PIT NDPS Act in Awantipora

December 10: Continuing its drive against drug peddlers and its propagators, police have booked 02 notorious drug peddlers under PIT NDPS Act in Awantipora after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent authority.

Two notorious drug peddlers namely Yawar Yousuf Sofi son of Mohd Yousuf Sofi resident of Kadlabal Pampore and Feroze Ahmad Chopan son of Mushtaq Ahmad resident of Larow Jagir Tral have been booked under PIT NDPS Act in Awantipora after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent authority & subsequently lodged in Central Jail Kot-Balwal Jammu.

Its pertinent to mention here that many cases are registered against these drug peddlers and they were involved in promoting drug trade by supplying drugs to local youth of Pampore, Tral and other areas of Police District.

Consistent actions of Police against the criminals should reassure the community members that police are making all efforts to eradicate social evils and making all efforts to keep our society free from drug abuse.```