Continuing its crackdown on drug trafficking and illegal narcotics networks, Srinagar Police has booked two notorious drug smugglers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT-NDPS Act).
The accused are Danish Mushtaq Hafiz, son of Mushtaq Ahmad Hafiz, resident of Natipora (presently Shaheen Colony, Allochibagh), involved in FIR No. 88/2022 under sections 8/21 NDPS Act of PS Sadder, and Hamid Jan Sheikh alias Hamid Koon, son of Reyaz Ahmad Sheikh, resident of Madawpora, Allochibagh, involved in FIR No. 23/2022 under sections 8/20, 21 NDPS Act of PS Shergarhi.
On the basis of dossiers prepared by Srinagar Police and formal detention orders obtained, both were detained and lodged in District Jail Udhampur. Police said they were involved in large-scale peddling of narcotics among the youth in Srinagar and had multiple NDPS cases registered against them across different police stations.
Despite repeated arrests, the duo continued promoting drugs in the valley through their network. Srinagar Police has also initiated proceedings to attach their properties under PIT-NDPS provisions.
Police reiterated its commitment to eliminate drug peddling from the region, warning offenders that they will be brought to justice. Citizens have been urged to share information on drug dealers/peddlers with the nearest police unit or PCR. (agencies)
