Samba police books drug peddler under PITNDPS Act

Excelsior Correspondent

SAMBA, July 8: Taking stringent action against notorious drug peddlers/ smugglers involved in illicit narcotics trade, Samba police has booked a notorious drug peddler under the provisions of “Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances” (PITNDPS) Act for his continuous involvement in spreading drug menace in the area and lodged him in District Jail Jammu.

Officials said the notorious drug peddler detained under PITNDPS Act has been identified as Kuljit Singh @Kalu, son of Bharat Singh of Sanoora, tehsil Rajpura district Samba. The drug peddler has been involved in multiple cases registered under NDPS Act at Police Station Ghagwal of district Samba for his continuous illegal activities of drug peddling.

Officials said the accused is a habitual drug peddler and poses a serious threat to the health and welfare of the people especially the youth of the area.

In view of repeated indulgence of notorious drug peddler in illicit drug trafficking, SSP Samba prepared and submitted dossier and connected documents to the office of the Divisional Commissioner Jammu. Accordingly, notorious drug peddler Kuljit Singh @Kalu has been lodged in District Jail Jammu after obtaining a formal detention order from the Divisional Commissioner Jammu, officials said.

Samba Police reiterated its unwavering commitment and resolve to take stringent action against drug peddlers and smugglers to effectively curb the drug menace and ensure a safe, drug-free society.