In a significant crackdown on drug-related activities, Srinagar Police apprehended a suspected drug peddler at Malkha Chowk in the Nowhatta area on Saturday. The accused has been identified as Sajad Sheikh, a resident of Sheikh Colony in Hawal.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the police conducted a swift operation at Malkha Chowk, a bustling locality in Srinagar. During the operation, the accused was found in possession of a substantial quantity of narcotics, though the exact nature and quantity of the drugs are yet to be disclosed.
According to officials, Sajad Sheikh has been under surveillance for some time following reports of his alleged involvement in drug peddling activities in the area. His arrest is being hailed as a significant step toward curbing the rising drug menace in the region.
The police have registered a case under the relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and further investigations are underway. Authorities are probing whether the accused is part of a larger drug trafficking network operating in Srinagar or other parts of the Kashmir Valley.
Senior police officials have reiterated their commitment to eradicating the drug menace and have urged citizens to come forward with any information related to drug-related activities in their neighborhoods.
This arrest underscores the ongoing efforts of the Srinagar Police to maintain law and order while safeguarding the city's youth from the dangers of substance abuse.
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