Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Nov 20: In a joint operation, Handwara police and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) today apprehended Muneer Ahmad Banday, a proclaimed offender with a bounty of Rs 5 lakh, from Handwara.
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A statement issued by the police said that the accused Muneer Ahmad Banday, a resident of Banday Mohalla in Handwara was carrying a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh.
Police said that the accused had been evading arrest since June 2020 in connection with case No. 03/2020 under Sections 8/21 NDPS 17, 18, 20 UAPA, 120-B, 121 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
As per the release, Muneer Ahmad Banday was involved in a multi-million drug smuggling case, which had significant implications for funding illegal activities.
“Muneer Ahmed Banday’s arrest marks a major success for Handwara police and other security agencies in the fight against organized crime and narco-terrorism. The operation underscores the commitment of the police and NIA to bring offenders to justice and dismantle networks involved in such unlawful activities,” said the release.
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