In its ongoing crusade against drug trafficking and consistent with its zero-tolerance policy towards narcotics, Kupwara Police has detained a habitual drug peddler under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, 1988.
The individual, Mohd Azam Chowker, son of Mohd Ismail Chowker, a resident of Nawagabra, Karnah, District Kupwara, has been detained for his continued involvement in the drug trade. He was previously booked in FIR No. 47/2022 under Sections 8/21 and 29 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Karnah.
Following the submission of a detailed dossier and corroborative evidence by the Senior Superintendent of Police, Kupwara, the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, issued formal Detention Order No. DIVCOM-“K”/113/2025 dated 26.06.2025 under the provisions of the PIT NDPS Act.
The detention was necessitated by the accused’s repeated involvement in narcotic cases and his active role in promoting drug addiction among local youth. Given the gravity of the threat posed by his actions, preventive detention under the PIT NDPS Act became essential for maintaining public order and safeguarding the youth.
In compliance with the detention order, the accused has been lodged in District Jail Udhampur for a period as determined by the Government and the Advisory Board.
Kupwara Police remains committed to identifying, isolating, and taking strict legal action against those involved in drug trafficking.