Sopore, Apr 17: Police in Sopore have intensified anti-drug crackdown, registering 34 FIRs and arresting 40 persons in connection with multiple cases under the NDPS Act till April 17 this year, officials said.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sopore, Iftkhar Talib said that a significant quantity of contraband has been seized during the ongoing drive aimed at dismantling the drug network in the area.
He said action has also been taken against vehicles and drivers involved in drug-related activities. “Around 20 vehicles have been deregistered during the operation, while registrations have been cancelled. Besides, 15 driving licences have also been cancelled,” the SSP said, adding that stricter measures will follow in future.
Talib said the police are focusing on breaking the supply chain by targeting drug peddlers and their networks. “We are working to dismantle the entire supply chain, not just arrest individuals involved in peddling,” he said.
He added that enforcement alone cannot curb the menace and called for collective action from society. “Drug abuse is a social crime. If we look at it only as a policing issue, it will be difficult to tackle. Public awareness and community participation are crucial,” he said.
SSP Talib said police have also launched awareness campaigns in schools and localities, while religious leaders are being engaged to spread anti-drug messaging. He urged people to play an active role in the fight against drugs and support efforts to curb the growing menace—(KNO)
