Srinagar June 08: In its sustained drive against drug trafficking and substance abuse, J&K Police in Anantnag has detained a habitual drug offender under the provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act.

The detained individual has been identified as Aurangzaib Bhat, son of Mohammad Akbar Bhat, resident of Arwani Bijbehara, who has been repeatedly involved in narcotics-related offences and was found to be actively engaged in illicit drug trafficking activities despite previous legal action. The accused is involved in multiple NDPS cases registered at Police Station Bijbehara, including FIR No. 64/2013 under Section 8/15 NDPS Act, FIR No. 75/2025 under Section 8/20 NDPS Act, and FIR No. 43/2026 under Sections 8/21 NDPS Act.

Considering his continued involvement in drug-related activities and with a view to prevent him from further indulging in illicit narcotics trafficking, a detention order was obtained from the competent authority under the PIT-NDPS Act. Subsequently, the accused was detained and lodged in Central Jail Kot Bhalwal, Jammu, after completing all legal formalities and obtaining the requisite formal orders.

Police remains committed to its zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and reiterates its resolve to take stringent action against individuals involved in the narcotics trade. The public is urged to continue supporting the police by sharing information related to drug peddling and substance abuse so that the menace can be effectively eradicated from society