SRINAGAR: In a major offensive against illegal drug trade, the Srinagar Police has officially initiated 53 History Sheets against notorious drug traffickers operating across different police jurisdictions in the district.
This decisive move, approved by the District Police Headquarters, Srinagar, is aimed at closely tracking repeat offenders and dismantling entrenched narcotics networks in the region.
The individuals listed in these History Sheets have an extensive criminal track record, with multiple involvements in drug-related offenses, particularly under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Their activities primarily focus on the illegal trade and distribution of narcotics, posing a serious threat to the youth and public well-being in Srinagar.
Despite repeated arrests and legal proceedings, these offenders have persisted in their illicit operations, making them a continuous risk to law and order.
Many of them, even while serving prison sentences, are allegedly linked to other criminal offenses, including fraud, assault, and large-scale drug trafficking, further solidifying their reputation as repeat violators of the law.
This initiative is part of Srinagar Policeโs intensified drive against substance abuse and narcotics distribution, reinforcing its commitment to eradicating the drug menace from society.
On January 24, Srinagar Police destroyed 121 kilograms of seized narcotics at an authorized incineration facility in Lassipora, Pulwama, as part of a nationwide anti-drug campaign under the direction of Indiaโs Home Minister.
The intensified crackdown has yielded significant results. Recently, police seized 290 bottles of codeine phosphate in Pantha Chowk, filed an FIR under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act, and intercepted a large drugconsignment at Chota Bazar.
Further, on January 12, authorities froze over 100 bank accounts linked to narcotics traders, holding large sums of illicit money. Properties worth crores of rupees acquired through drugtrafficking have also been attached under Section 68F of the NDPS Act.
In a separate operation on January 8, police seized 8 kilograms of heroin and detained two traffickers.
Throughout 2024, Srinagar Police registered 94 cases under the NDPS Act, arresting 156 individuals and detaining 26 others under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act.
Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to drug trafficking, ensuring a collaborative effort in combating this growing threat.
