Srinagar, Dec 31: Police on Tuesday said to have booked a notorious drug peddler under PIT NDPS act in Srinagar.
In a statement, police said that a peddler namely Shakeel Ahmad Sheikh alias Shakeel Kano, son of Ghulam Ahmad Sheikh, resident of Pamposh Colony, Noorbagh Srinagar, has been booked under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT NDPSA).
Upon a comprehensive dossier prepared by Srinagar Police, the PIT NDPSA warrant was issued from the competent authority and subsequently, the accused person was lodged in District Jail Udhampur, police said.
The aforementioned drug peddler is a habitual offender, having been previously involved in FIR No. 131/2022 U/S 8/21 NDPS Act registered in Police Station Safakadal.
Despite having been bound down under preventive measures repeatedly, Shakeel Kano persisted with his involvement in illegal drug trafficking, posing a grave threat to the society, especially, the youth.
Known for his notoriety as a chronic miscreant and drug peddler, the accused person has been actively engaged in illegal drug trafficking and creating public nuisance. He is a key figure in the narcotics trade, procuring drugs from various sources and selling them at higher prices, primarily targeting the youth of Srinagar.
This series of decisive actions by Srinagar Police demonstrates its unwavering commitment to combating the drug menace and protecting society.
The tenacious efforts of J&K Police will persist against drug peddlers and their illicit network with full might of law to ensure a safer and drug-free environment for the community, reads the statement.
