Srinagar, Aug 02: Jammu and Kashmir Police have detained a notorious and habitual drug peddler under the provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, 1988 in Handwara.
He has been identified as Farooq Ahmad Dar, alias Jungli, son of Mohd Sultan Dar, resident of Lachipora Zachaldara,
The detention order, as per the statement, was formally issued by the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, following a detailed dossier submitted by Handwara Police, which meticulously documented the individual’s continued involvement in the illicit drug trade.
The accused has been found to be a repeat offender and has been named in multiple FIRs related to narcotics. His most recent involvement is recorded in FIR No. 11/2025 under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act, registered at Police Station Handwara, statement reads.
This preventive detention was necessitated due to the grave threat posed by the individual’s activities to public health and safety, especially the vulnerable youth population. The legal action reflects the zero-tolerance policy of J&K Police against drug peddling and trafficking, and the strong resolve of Handwara Police to root out this menace from the society, statement further reads.
The police urged general public to come forward with any information related to drug peddling or suspicious activities in their vicinity.
