Jammu and Kashmir: Drug peddler booked under PIT-NDPS in Udhampur

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Jammu: An alleged drug peddler was detained under the stringent Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, police said.

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Musharaf alias Rambo, a resident of Chenani, has been involved in illegal drug activities, posing a significant threat to the peaceful environment of the region by attempting to lure local youth into drug addiction, a police spokesperson said.

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He said multiple cases under the NDPS act have been registered against the accused in the district.