Police registered 242 cases under NDPS Act in Baramulla

425 drug peddlers arrested in Baramulla during current year

November 01: Continuing its action against drug menace, Police have registered 242 cases under NDPS act, arrested 425 drug peddlers which include 69 hard-core drug peddlers who have been booked under PIT NDPS PSA in Baramulla district.  Moreover, property worth crores of drug peddlers have been attached during the current year. Police have also recovered contraband substances worth crores (value of contraband in black market). Further, properties of drug peddlers worth Rs 2.3 crores, comprising of 03 houses, 03 vehicles, and cash amounting to Rs.1.2 Crores has also been attached by the police.

Moreover, the concerted efforts of the Baramulla Police have yielded a notable reduction in drug peddling cases. During the first half of the year, from January to June, there was an increase in cases, with numbers surging from 10 to 40 cases in April alone. However, in July, Baramulla Police registered 18 cases related to drug peddling, signalling the beginning of a positive shift in the fight against this menace. This trend continued through the subsequent months, with 15 cases recorded in August and 18 cases in September, demonstrating the consistent efforts to combat drug-related crimes.

The remarkable dedication of the Baramulla Police is further exemplified by the 11 cases registered in October, underscoring their continued vigilance and commitment to maintaining law and order in the region.Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddling in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law. Our consistent actions against drug peddlers should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drug menace.