Kishtwar Police booked notorious drug peddler under PSA (PITNDPS)

Kishtwar 03 November :-Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, District Police Kishtwar has booked a notorious drug peddler under the Public Safety Act (PITNDPS) and lodged him in Kot Bhalwal Jail Jammu.

SSP Kishtwar Naresh Singh-JKPS, while divulging details, stated that the accused Saleem Javed S/O Javed Ahmed R/O Zewar Kishtwar was identified as a key supplier of drugs to youth in Kishtwar Town. His repeated involvement in drug peddling cases was revealed through sustained investigations, necessitating his detention under PSA (PITNDPS) to curb his activities and safeguard the future of the youth.

SSP Kishtwar further stressed that District Police Kishtwar is actively pursuing a zero-tolerance policy against drugs in the district. Along with strict legal action, awareness drives are being conducted regularly across educational institutions and vulnerable communities to combat drug abuse.

The general public is appealed to share any information related to drug trafficking or substance abuse by reaching out on the helpline numbers 9906154100 and 9103454100, or through the official Facebook and Twitter handles of Kishtwar Police. The identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential.