Excelsior Correspondent
KISHTWAR, June 5: In a significant move to combat drug abuse, District Police Kishtwar today detained a notorious peddler of narcotics from Kishtwar Town under PSA (PITNDPS).
The peddler of narcotics was identified as Mahfooza Begum, wife of Rameez Raja, resident of Sarkoot Kishtwar.
In a handout SSP Kishtwar informed that the detention was part of multi-pronged strategy to address the rampant drug abuse in the area.
Investigations revealed that Mahfooza was involved in many cases of peddling of intoxicants which led to her detention under PITNDPS to halt her activities and safeguard the youth of Kishtwar from falling prey to addiction.
Following the issuance of PSA orders, SSP Kishtwar constituted a special team under the supervision of Dy.SP Hqrs Kishtwar to apprehend the drug peddler and she was subsequently lodged in District Jail Bhaderwah.
SSP Kishtwar emphasized on District Police’s comprehensive strategy to tackle drug abuse, which includes organizing awareness programmes across Kishtwar and taking stringent legal actions against drug peddlers.
He issued a stern warning to drug syndicates, asserting that they have no place in Kishtwar and urged them to reintegrate into society or face severe repercussions.
“The public is continuously urged to report any information related to the sale and consumption of intoxicants by contacting helpline numbers 9906154100, 9103454100 or through the Kishtwar Police’s Facebook page and Twitter handle. The identity of informants will be kept confidential,” the handout of Kishtwar Police stated.
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