Banihal, June 03: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ramban, Arun Gupta, on Wednesday visited Banihal and congratulated the local police team for arresting a notorious drug peddler in what officials described as a significant breakthrough in the ongoing anti-drug campaign across Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing a press conference at the SDPO office Banihal along with SDPO Banihal Surinder Singh Biloria and SHO Banihal Ashiq Hussain Lone , SSP Arun Gupta said Ramban Police has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking and related criminal networks as part of the anti-drug campaign launched across the Union Territory under the leadership of the Lieutenant Governor.
The SSP Ramban Arun Gupta said Banihal Police recently arrested a notorious drug peddler, identified as Arif Javed, son of Javed Iqbal Malik a resident of , Banihal town, who was allegedly caught red-handed with contraband substances. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused had been actively involved in drug trafficking for a considerable period and was operating through an organised network engaged in the procurement and distribution of narcotics.
Gupta said police are investigating both the backward and forward links of the network to identify other individuals involved in the illegal trade. He added that the accused’s assets are being assessed and legal proceedings, including attachment of property under relevant provisions of law, will be initiated wherever applicable.
