Sopore, April 30: In a major anti-narcotics operation, Sopore Police have detained seven repeat drug offenders under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act as part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan.
Officials said the detention orders were issued by the competent authority against the accused, who are involved in multiple NDPS cases and continue drug trafficking despite previous legal and preventive action.
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The detained individuals have been identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Lone of Wagub Sopore, Shabir Ahmad Ganie of Dangerpora Sopore, Manzoor Ahmad Mochi of Harwan Bomai, Jahangeer Ahmad Tantray of Behrampora Rafiabad, Waseem Raja of Kranshivan Sopore, Bilal Ahmad Lone of Nadihal Rafiabad and Adil Ahmad Lone of Nadihal Rafiabad.
Police said several of the accused have been lodged in different jails, including District Jail Udhampur, Bhadarwah Jail, Kot Bhalwal Jail Jammu and Amphalla Jail Jammu following their detention.
Describing them as habitual offenders, officials said their continued involvement in narcotics posed a serious threat to public health and safety.
The action marks a significant step in dismantling drug networks in the region, with police indicating that more such offenders have been identified and further preventive measures are underway.
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Sopore Police reiterated its zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and urged the public to remain vigilant and report any drug-related activities.
