Drug peddler booked under NDPS Act in Rajouri’s Nowshera

RAJOURI, 16 December 2023: Tightening its noose against elements involved in unlawful activities like narcotics and illicit drug peddling, the District Police Rajouri has booked a notorious peddler under relevant sections of law.

In an official statement, police said to have detained this notorious drug peddler, supplier identified as Mukesh Kumar @ Billu S/O Raj Kumar R/O Village Bagnoti, Tehsil Nowshera, District Rajouri.

The accused has been detained under “The Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance (NDPS) Act” and lodged in District Jail Dhangri, Rajouri under the orders of the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu who is the competent authority to issue such orders.

The individual is involved in drug, and criminal cases registered at different Police Stations over the past couple of years and used to manage bail from the Court of Law.

The accused is a notorious fellow and a chronic offender and always used illegal ways in past to meet his bad habits. SHO PS Nowshera and concerned Beat Officials executed the warrant of detention.