February 02:Continuing its action against drug menace, Police have registered 24 cases under NDPS act, arrested 39 drug peddlers which include 3 hard-core drug peddlers who have been booked under PIT NDPS PSA in Baramulla district during the month of January-2024.

Police have also recovered contraband substances worth lacs (value of contraband in black market).

It is pertinent to mention here that the concerted efforts of the Baramulla Police have yielded a notable reduction in drug peddling cases in year 2023. 264 cases under NDPS Act registered, 75 drug peddlers have been booked under PIT NDPS Act/ PSA, 07 properties with an estimated combined worth of Rs. 3 crores attached; seized contraband worth 34 crores destroyed

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.