Srinagar, Jan 30: Police in a significant breakthrough nabbed a notorious drug peddler who was evading arrest for more than a year in Jammu Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
The accused, Jameel Khan, a resident of Dever Lolab, was wanted in connection with case FIR No. 90/2023 registered under Section 8/20 NDPS Act at Police Station Lalpora, police said on Thursday.
The FIR was lodged on 14/11/2023, and since then, the accused had been on the run to avoid legal action.
After sustained efforts and credible intelligence inputs, police launched a planned operation, leading to Khan’s arrest.
“His arrest marks a step in curbing drug-related activities in the region and J&K Police’s commitment to ensuring a drug-free society”, they said.
J&K Police urges the public to actively support the fight against drugs by sharing any information regarding drug-related activities.
